Edison Scholars Opens Applications for 2027
The $50,000 scholarship program for high school seniors in Southern California Edison's service area is now accepting applications through January 2027.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Scholarships
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The Edison Scholars program has opened applications for high school seniors seeking $50,000 scholarships paid over four years. Thirty students across Southern California Edison's service area are selected each year, and eligible students apply at edisonscholars.com.
Why it matters
The program offers a substantial, multi-year funding opportunity for students in California who plan to pursue STEM degrees. Recipients also gain access to a paid summer internship with SCE after their first year of college.
Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and demonstrated financial need, and must plan to enroll full-time as STEM undergraduates in fall 2027. Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $22 million to 850 students, but the total applicant pool for the current cycle has not been disclosed.
The players
Edison International
Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison, headquartered in Rosemead, California, and funds the Edison Scholars program through shareholder contributions.
Southern California Edison (SCE)
Southern California Edison is an electric utility serving much of Southern California and operates the paid internship offered to scholarship recipients.
The details
Eligible applicants must live in SCE's service area and plan to enroll as full-time undergraduate STEM majors. Scholarship recipients who complete their first year at an accredited four-year college or university can apply for a paid summer internship with SCE.
Timeline
2006: Edison International began awarding Edison Scholars scholarships.
Jan. 21, 2027: Application deadline for the Edison Scholars program.
Spring 2027: Scholarship recipients will be announced.
Fall 2027: Recipients planned start of full-time STEM undergraduate enrollment.
Scholarship Trajectory
The Edison Scholars program has run since 2006, awarding more than $22 million to 850 students and continuing an annual cohort of 30 recipients. The 2027 application cycle extends that pattern while linking scholarship support to a paid SCE internship.
Students who live in Southern California Edison's service area and meet the GPA and financial need requirements can apply online at edisonscholars.com before the January 21, 2027 deadline. Eligible students should plan to enroll full-time as STEM undergraduates in fall 2027 to qualify.
The takeaway
Students planning STEM degrees in Southern California should review the GPA and financial need requirements now, since the application window closes January 21, 2027. Early preparation of application materials can make the difference in meeting the deadline.
What happens next
Applications close January 21, 2027, and scholarship recipients will be announced in spring 2027.
Further reading
Explore more Scholarships options for students across California.
More information
Apply through the Edison Scholars program application portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Noozhawk.
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