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2020 Edison Scholars

Aaron Don Anderson Abigail Leyva Alazne Ramos Flores Daniel Silva Rios Devin Cooke Elizabeth Martinez Erica Hsueh Hye Min Park Itzel Villanueva Jacob Rodriguez Jimin Lee Jonathan Garcia Renteria Jonathan Martinez Justin Kim Lizbeth Arias Luke Phillipps Matthew Kwon Michael Dugbartey Paul Irvine Samantha Valdovinos Santiago Alvillar Sean Chang Shin Hyung Lee Sophia Olmeda Tony Chang Tristan Griffith Valentina Costarelli Yesenia Gomez Yubin Jee Zackery Adler
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Aaron Don Anderson
Orange County School of the Arts

Whatever I end up making and creating to change the world for the better...i know i'll be making something beautiful."

Aaron Don Anderson
Aaron Don Anderson
Orange County School of the Arts
Abigail Leyva
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School

I hope to eventually work for a company that prioritizes energy efficiency to help save the world..."

Abigail Leyva
Abigail Leyva
Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School
Alazne Ramos Flores
Cathedral City High School

I intend to inform students at a young age about coding and inspiring innovation."

Alazne Ramos Flores
Alazne Ramos Flores
Cathedral City High School
Daniel Silva Rios
Avalon K-12 School

I see the Edison scholarship as an opportunity to help expand my horizons and help show me other ways i can help counteract climate change."

Daniel Silva Rios
Daniel Silva Rios
Avalon K-12 School
Devin Cooke
University High School Charter

By advancing my education in STEM, I will combine my leadership, science and technology skills to create a positive change in my community, and a brighter future for all."

Devin Cooke
Devin Cooke
University High School Charter
Elizabeth Martinez
Santa Monica High School

I want to help others discover that STEM can be something they can lose themselves in and something that can help them forget about the adversity in their lives."

Elizabeth Martinez
Elizabeth Martinez
Santa Monica High School
Erica Hsueh
Northwood High School

The racial and gender under representation that i have witnessed in stem is the reason why I created Bytes of Code, an international organization that introduces STEM to UNDER SERVED girls."

Erica Hsueh
Erica Hsueh
Northwood High School
Hye Min Park
Woodbridge High School

whether it be building machines with reactions ten times more effective than photosynthesis or developing new species of plants, i will use science and engineering to find the solution to global warming."

Hye Min Park
Hye Min Park
Woodbridge High School
Itzel Villanueva
Orange Vista High School

By studying mechanical engineering, I'll be able to get hands on experience with college professors and I'll be able to analyze car failures and find technical solutions to those problems."

Itzel Villanueva
Itzel Villanueva
Orange Vista High School
Jacob Rodriguez
El Modena High School

In an attempt to make space travel more expansive and attainable, I hope to use my knowledge of QUANTUM PHYSICS, chemistry and astronautical engineering...to [show] kids that grew up in my similar situation that the sky is not just the limit."

Jacob Rodriguez
Jacob Rodriguez
El Modena High School
Jimin Lee
Arnold O. Beckman High School

My goal is for more female students [to enroll] in technical and computing majors in college, including those young girls who first became interested in coding through techseedz.

Jimin Lee
Jimin Lee
Arnold O. Beckman High School
Jonathan Garcia Renteria
Tulare Union High School

By pursuing my passion as an environmental engineer, I will develop systems that will remove the negative drawbacks of fossil fuel, coal, petroleum and other major causes of air pollution."

Jonathan Garcia Renteria
Jonathan Garcia Renteria
Tulare Union High School
Jonathan Martinez
LIBRA Academy at Marquez Complex

As an aspiring STem Scholar, I would like to fix the stigma against the stem field in the latinx community...I want to provide community support that will help them reach their aspirations."

Jonathan Martinez
Jonathan Martinez
LIBRA Academy at Marquez Complex
Justin Kim
Los Alamitos Unified

My knowledge in environmental science and urban planning will help designate the most efficient spots for overpasses and green spaces."

Justin Kim
Justin Kim
Los Alamitos Unified
Lizbeth Arias
Rancho Mirage High School

Through my studies in mathematics, I hope to join other mathematicians who are working to relieve homelessness."

Lizbeth Arias
Lizbeth Arias
Rancho Mirage High School
Luke Phillipps
Oak Hills High School

I hope to make a difference in the world by being a part of or leading the teams that make the next space shuttles, space probes and rovers that allow the human race to expand its understanding of the universe."

Luke Phillipps
Luke Phillipps
Oak Hills High School
Matthew Kwon
Portola High School

My goals are not only to continually push myself to innovate new technologies, but to ensure that those same technologies make it to everyone regardless of status or wealth."

Matthew Kwon
Matthew Kwon
Portola High School
Michael Dugbartey
Summit High School

My goal is to create a company based on computer programming, engineering and robotics that researches and produces products aimed to solve day-to day-problems. More importantly, I want a program that [teaches] students and adults computer science without the need for an abundance of money."

Michael Dugbartey
Michael Dugbartey
Summit High School
Paul Irvine
Elsinore High School

I believe i can maximize my impact on the world through machine learning programs. I want to research new ALGORITHMS that can quickly diagnose disease through advanced image processing."

Paul Irvine
Paul Irvine
Elsinore High School
Samantha Valdovinos
North High School

As a chemical engineer, I plan to implement an advanced oxidation process to assist in sustainable water management and destroy contaminants."

Samantha Valdovino
Samantha Valdovinos
North High School
Santiago Alvillar
South El Monte High School

One of my biggest aspirations in life is to induce an environmental CONSCIOUSNESS in my community and introduce sustainable methods and infrastructure throughout my city."

Santiago Alvillar
Santiago Alvillar
South El Monte High School
Sean Chang
Diamond Bar High School

As an aspiring engineer, I hope to create hundreds of cost efficient [Remotely operated underwater vehicles] that are connected through a large network, that can automate and expedite the clean up of our [oceans]."

Sean Chang
Sean Chang
Diamond Bar High School
Shin Hyung Lee
Cerritos High School

I aspire to contribute to the development of science and technology [by considering] the long term economic viability and sensible use of natural resources."

Shin Hyung Lee
Shin Hyung Lee
Cerritos High School
Sophia Olmeda
Alhambra High School

Improving the quality of life for more people with consideration for the longevity and protection of earth, is something I'm passionate about."

Sophia Olmeda
Sophia Olmeda
Alhambra High School
Tony Chang
Upland High School

I hope to revolutionize the trauma field...to a safer outcome for patients while also improving nuclear technology so we have a greener and safer society."

Tony Chang
Tony Chang
Upland High School
Tristan Griffith
Valley Christian High School

I've always wanted to touch the stars, but before we can take off to space, we need to first take care of our own planet."

Tristan Griffith
Tristan Griffith
Valley Christian High School
Valentina Costarelli
Quartz Hill High School

By studying the natural world through physics and applying computer science principles, I yearn to make discoveries that can elevate the human condition and advance our society."

Valentina Costarelli
Valentina Costarelli
Quartz Hill High School
Yesenia Gomez
Buena Park High School

I want to further my education in engineering to be on the road to better asphalt."

Yesenia Gomez
Yesenia Gomez
Buena Park High School
Yubin Jee
Irvine High School

my goal is to not only integrate people with disabilities into society, but also have our society reap the benefits of this talented and often overlooked group of people."

Yubin Jee
Yubin Jee
Irvine High School
Zackery Adler
California Academy of Math and Science

Through mechanical engineering, I believe building a bio inspired robot is possible and can help solve the global pollution crisis."

Zackery Adler
Zackery Adler
California Academy of Math and Science

We’re excited to announce the 2020 Edison Scholars!

Thirty high school seniors have been named 2020 Edison Scholars and will each receive a $40,000 college scholarship to pursue their dreams in STEM (science, technology, engineering or math). Edison International awarded a total of $1.2 million in scholarships to invest in the bright futures of the scholars and their communities.


Congratulations to the scholars and their families.

Edison Scholars Program Details

The $1.2 million program awards $40,000 scholarships, paid over four years, to 30 high school seniors who live in SCE’s service area.

Applicants must have at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA, show financial need and plan to pursue studies in the STEM fields at a four-year accredited college or university. Students from underserved communities and ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2021 Edison Scholars scholarships will be available in October 2020. Check out edisonscholars.com for details.

The Edison Scholars Program is funded by shareholder dollars, not SCE customers' utility bills.


2020 Edison Scholars by the Numbers

2020 Edison Scholars
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Edison International has awarded more than $11.1 million in scholarships to 670 students through this program since 2006.

For more information: edisonscholars.com

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