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ComEd Awards Three Scholarships for DePaul College Prep Students Pursuing Careers in STEM
In sixth year, program provides financial assistance during high school and college, coaching by ComEd mentors CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ComEd today
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nIn sixth year, program provides financial assistance during high school and college, coaching by ComEd mentors \n\n CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nComEd today announced the latest cohort of students to receive support in pursuing careers in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), business, and technology fields. Three students from DePaul College Prep will receive scholarship dollars and mentorship by ComEd engineers as they complete their high school education and look ahead to a postsecondary degree.\n\nSince 2017, the DePaul College Prep scholarship, part of the ComEd Scholars program, has worked to encourage more Chicago-area students to explore careers in STEM – a fast growing sector that supports family-sustaining careers. To date, the program has supported 21 DePaul College Prep students as they prepare for jobs in the energy and STEM fields.\n\n“Our investments in STEM education are part of our commitment to powering a bright and diverse workforce of problem-solvers,” said Michelle Blaise, ComEd's senior vice president of technical services at ComEd. \"We congratulate three new students from DePaul College Prep for answering the call and considering a career in STEM. This program is one way ComEd is working to recruit the best and the brightest from our communities to help build our clean energy future.”\n\nThis year's scholars – all juniors at DePaul College Prep – receive academic scholarships that provide financial support through the remainder of their academic careers at DePaul College Prep and will continue should they enroll in STEM-related studies at DePaul University. High school students who commit to STEM coursework in high school and a STEM-related major in college can receive up to $60,000 in scholarship funding from ComEd.\n\nThe 2022 ComEd Scholars from DePaul College Prep are:\n\n\nMarie Favela, a junior at DePaul College Prep and Albany Park native who is interested in pursuing a degree in accounting.\n\n\n\nJack Hoste, a junior at DePaul College Prep and Lakeview native who is interested in pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering.\n\n\n\nKyle Phillips, a junior at DePaul College Prep and Lincoln Park native who is interested in pursuing a degree in engineering.\n\n\n“Thanks to ComEd's support, students at DePaul College Prep have had the opportunity to explore their passions for STEM over ...