ROSEMEAD, Calif., April 14, 2023 /CSRwire/ – Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2023 Edison Scholars and will be awarded a total of $1.5 million in scholarships from Edison International. “I want to do something for the environment and make the world a better place and make an impact on the future,” exclaimed Jackie Li, one of the new Edison Scholars.
The Edison Scholars Program is designed to help students like Li achieve their dreams of pursuing studies in science, technology, engineering or math (STEM), cybersecurity or data analytics in college.
“One of my favorite things every year is seeing the faces of our newest Edison Scholars as they receive the news. The surprise visits are always filled with so much emotion, with their loved ones, classmates and school and district staff on hand to share everything from tears to laughter,” said Pedro J. Pizarro, president and CEO of Edison International. “I couldn’t be more impressed with this group. Reading their impact statements gives me hope and confidence that these bright and passionate students are going to help lead the transition to an affordable and equitable clean energy future.”
Beginning this year, the scholarship award increased from $40,000 to $50,000, paid over four years. In addition, Edison Scholars will also be eligible for a paid summer internship with SCE upon completing their first year of school. Scholars must meet the minimum eligibility requirements and complete the required hiring screening.
For the first time since 2019, the students received the scholarship news with in-person surprise check presentations delivered by Edison’s representatives during school events including a pep rally, an open house and in-classroom visits. Surprise highlights can be found here.
SCE will hold a reception on May 5 to celebrate the scholars at the company’s Rosemead headquarters.
Below is a list of the 2023 recipients:
Student Name
High School
Christina Agopian
Adolfo Camarillo High
Joshua Alvarado
South Gate Senior High
Fnu Anu
Costa Mesa High
Te’yana Brown
Options For Youth Pasadena High
Kayla Bullard
Odyssey STEM Academy
Antonio Camarillo
Montclair High
Arlene Cazares Garcia
Avalon K-12
David Ceballos
Don Bosco Technical Institute
Alyssa Chang
West Ranch High
Thomas Chang
Upland High
Danny Chmaytelli
Santa Monica High
Cesar Delgadillo
Tulare Union High
Dylan Iskandar
Mira Costa High
Aryan Jain
Calabasas High
Joshua Kang
Cerritos High
Janna Lee
Palos Verdes High
Nicole Lee
South Hills High
Jackie Li
Temple City High
Esther Magbagbeola
Chaparral High
Priscila Marquez
Cathedral City High
Hannah McCoy
Porterville High
Brian Ni
Troy High
Johnny Ni
Troy High
Casey Ortiz
Esperanza High
Max Peng
Gretchen Whitney High
Aimee Perales
James A. Garfield High
Mario Portillo
Diamond Ranch High
Emily Rodriguez
Antelope Valley High
Tyler Small
Saint Anthony High
Jeremiah Weetly
Bonita High
Edison International has awarded more than $15 million in scholarships to 760 students through the Edison Scholars Program since 2006. The company is committed to investing in its communities and improving pathways to a STEM education and careers, especially for underrepresented students. Edison Scholars is designed to expose students to clean energy careers and ensure a steady stream of talent as we transition to a clean energy future.
Edison International, the parent company of SCE, is one of the largest corporate philanthropic contributors in Southern California. The Edison Scholars Program is funded entirely by Edison International shareholders.
To learn more, visit the Edison Scholar 2023 Spotlight Page.
About Edison International
Edison International (NYSE: EIX) is one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies. Headquartered in Rosemead, California, Edison International is the parent company of Southern California Edison Company, a utility that delivers electricity to 15 million people across Southern, Central and Coastal California. Edison International is also the parent company of Edison Energy LLC, a global energy advisory firm engaged in the business of providing integrated decarbonization and energy solutions to commercial, industrial and institutional customers.
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