Core Points - Edison International is accepting applications for its Edison Scholars program, which offers a total of $1.5 million in scholarships for high school seniors pursuing STEM careers [1][2] - Each scholarship is valued at $50,000 and is awarded over four years to 30 students from Southern California Edison’s service area [2][4] - The program also provides opportunities for paid summer internships with Southern California Edison after the first year of college [2] Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must be high school seniors residing in Southern California Edison’s service area and plan to major in a STEM field as full-time undergraduate students starting in fall 2026 [3] - A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrated financial need are required, with first-generation college students encouraged to apply [3] Application Details - The application deadline for the Edison Scholars program is January 22, 2026, and recipients will be announced in Spring 2026 [4] - Since its inception in 2006, Edison International has awarded over $20 million to 820 students, making it one of the largest corporate philanthropic contributors in Southern California [4]