Scholarship Name:

Southern California Edison (SCE) Edison International Lineworker Scholarship

Scholarship Description:

Scholarship offered by the SCE to Black/African-American students.

Award Amount:

Up to $25,000.00+/Employment

Number of Scholarships:

Multiple awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

No

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

No

Interview Required:

No

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1)  Must enroll at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College for Fall 2021; 2) Must enroll in the Powerline Mechanic Certificate Program; 3) Must be eligible to work in the U.S.; 4)  Priority consideration given to applicants who are  U.S. military veterans; 5) Must possess a valid driver’s license and must be eligible to obtain a Class A license; 6) Demonstrated participation in extracurricular and community service activities; 7) Transcript(s) required; 8) Unofficial transcript(s) accepted.

NOTE:

• Application available March 2023.

• Financial need is NOT considered.

• Graduates will be offered an entry-level groundman position at SCE upon completion of the Powerline Mechanic Certificate program,

• Scholarship winners will attend Los Angeles Trade-Technical College six (6) month program to receive a Powerline Mechanic Certificate (additional classes may be needed for required prerequisites).

• Military veterans are highly encouraged to apply.

• Recipients may also receive additional support and mentorship from Edison International during and after completing the program at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College.

• Tuition and needed tools will be covered by the scholarship.

• Recipients notified NLT early July (annually).

• Scholarship payments made NLT late July (annually).

• FAQs

Renewable:

No

Location:

California

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a high school graduate or GED recipient

Category (Select all that apply):

Ethnicity, Race, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Major/Field of Study, School/College

Web Site:

https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/edisoninternationallineworkerscholarship/

Point of Contact:

Southern California Edison (SCE) Edison International Lineworker Scholarship Program

c/o Scholarship America

Scholarship Management Services

One Scholarship Way

Saint Peter, Minnesota 56082

Telephone: (507) 931-1682

Website:  https://start.scholarsapply.org/