Congratulations, 2026 scholars!
“Through my experiences exploring technology as a student and independent learner, I’ve seen how powerful modern learning technology can be when made easily available.”
- Aedan G.
“With STEM, I can strengthen cybersecurity systems and promote ethical technology.”
- Agustin R.
“By combining computer science with philosophy and ethics, I can innovate tools that consider the implications of using machine learning and AI to make decisions in health.”
- Andrew O.
“Physics isn’t just abstract, and I want to use it to solve real-world problems.”
- Angela L.
“With statistics, I can help reform Iran's education system in a way that doesn't discriminate against one's birthplace or native tongue, opening doors for countless students.”
- Arta M.K.
“Seeing how expensive equipment is got me thinking about how I can help others who are in the same situation as me by making something more affordable that works just as efficiently.”
- Cesar D.L.C.
“I hope my contribution towards saving millions of lives through applied AI agents will leave a lasting, protected legacy.”
- Christopher L.
“I’ll keep growing as both predictor and storyteller, communicating my forecasts to the world just as effectively as I’ve modeled them.”
- Brandon C.
“I can bring rocketry to my community and hopefully inspire others who might feel like studying aerospace is out of reach.”
- David A.
“I want to be the kind of civil engineer who makes human welfare my highest priority in urban planning.”
- David E.B.
“I want to make sure communities powering California’s economy are no longer asked to sacrifice their health to move us forward.”
- David Z.Q.
“Growing up, my dad would tell me about life-changing accidents that happened in his hometown because the infrastructure made traveling a risk. It fueled my motivation to make a difference.”
- Edgar C.
“I’ll work to power AI sustainably and create a future where everyone runs with cleaner air in their lungs.”
- Gary C.
“I hope to give communities like mine the opportunities I once lacked by helping the next generation of leaders build STEM skills, prepare for careers and thrive.”
- Jair R.P.
“More affordable, more usable assistive technology means no family will have to improvise when their loved one is in pain.”
- James W.
“I want to engineer a future where a clear view of the mountains is no longer a gift from the weather, but a result of the clean energy we use to power our world.”
- Jason L.
“I want to make sure no one is left behind in the digital age by engineering solutions that empower our elders rather than isolate them.”
- Jiarui L.
“I’ve learned students needed more than a list of options — they needed guidance to make the best choices. I think I can find a way to leverage AI to make that happen.”
- Jiayi Q.
“Seeing loved ones struggle due to technology’s rigidity motivates me to change it by designing inclusive systems that prioritize adaptability and accessibility.”
- Joanne K.
“I want to make a difference and promote sustainable fashion, both within my community in SoCal and beyond.”
- Juliette O.L.
“Creating environments that account for sensory comfort will help me encourage the sharing of heart-to-heart ideas, mentor peers and amplify voices through design and empathy.”
- Kaleb N.
“I want to become a math teacher and build a classroom where students learn to believe in themselves.”
- Lauren S.
“Through persistence and financial help, I can approach engineering challenges with respect to the health and safety of others.”
- Maggy G.
“My goal is to develop systems that help food banks, shelters and community kitchens eliminate waste while serving more people.”
- Manveer Singh A.
“This planet is my home and I plan on doing everything to preserve its beauty and health for the whole of mankind.”
- Mia V.H.
“I’ll use my education to improve urban areas in a way that is innovative and also responsible.”
- Shelby R.
“I hope to identify which landscapes and communities face the greatest ecological risk and ensure restoration efforts prioritize those with the fewest resources.”
- Yuki M.
“By studying machine learning and systems design, I will build human-centered technology that restores access in classrooms, hospitals and everyday moments.”
- Yujun G.
“There is a way to help those in need of a safe and reliable drinking source around the world — we just need a little bit of innovation to aid in finding those solutions.”
- Valerie C.
“Helping others experience the observatory made me realize that curiosity and talent are everywhere, but opportunity is not. I want to give people that opportunity.”
- Zoe G.
Applicants must be high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0, plan to pursue STEM programs at a four-year accredited college or university and demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Applicants must also live in Southern California Edison’s service area.
Since 2006, Edison International has awarded more than $22 million in scholarships to 850 students through this program. Applications for the 2026 scholarships are now closed.
For more information on the program, visit edisonscholars.com.
The Edison Scholars program is fully funded by the Edison International Foundation.
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