Applicants must have a grade point average of 2.8 or above and plan to attend full-time a four-year college or university. Course of study may include math, physics, chemistry, engineering (electrical, computer, chemical or mechanical), materials science, computer science/information systems.
The scholarship is for U.S. citizens. Students must demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who are the first ones in their family to attend college. The scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned.
The scholarship is funded by Edison International, a generator and distributor of electric power, located in Rosemead, California. Through scholarships, the company supports education for future leaders in the fields of math, physics, chemistry, engineering, science and technology.
The deadline for this scholarship is usually in JANUARY of each year, and the award amount is usually $10,000.
For more details, visit www.scholarshipamerica.org/edisonscholars/
