ComEd just announced applications for the Future of Energy Scholarship program are open until November 3. The Future of Energy Scholars program offers both college and trade program students a chance to receive financial assistance to cover the cost of tuition and other related expenses.
The program awards up to $10,000 for college STEM programs, and up to $2,500 for trade schools, which include programming with a focus on electrical/line work, HVAC, mechanic/electric vehicles, plumbing, environmental, drafting and design, construction, and more. In addition to the financial award, selected applicants enrolled in a college program also may be eligible for internship opportunities with ComEd.
Since 2022, ComEd’s Future of Energy Scholars program has awarded nearly $860,000 to remove the financial burden for students pursuing STEM careers across northern Illinois. The program has reached dozens of students to date, reflecting a diverse mix of students from across the area, including HBCU-bound students, as well as those enrolled in local trades programming
To qualify for scholarships, students must be enrolled in an eligible two- or four-year college or trade program, maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8, and submit an application, along with two references.
For more information or to apply for the ComEd Future of Energy STEM scholarship, visit www.ComEd.com/CollegeStudents.