ComEd has selected three DePaul College Prep students interested in pursuing careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) to receive financial support as part of this year’s ComEd Scholars cohort. The scholarships, awarded annually, support DePaul College Prep juniors and seniors from underserved communities. This year’s recipients – all juniors at DePaul College Prep – receive academic scholarships that run through the remainder of their academic careers at DePaul College Prep and continue should they enroll in STEM-related studies at DePaul University. DePaul College Prep has partnered with ComEd since 2017 to offer the ComEd Scholars program. Upon enrollment in STEM-related studies at DePaul University, cohort participants have an opportunity to interview for internships at ComEd and participate in a mentorship program with ComEd employees. The 2021 ComEd Scholars from DePaul College Prep are:

• Téa Byrd, a junior at DePaul College Prep and Ogden Elementary School alumna from downtown Chicago, is interested in pursuing a degree in engineering.

• Jocelyn Silva, a junior at DePaul College Prep and The Frances Xavier Warde School alumna from Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, is interested in pursuing a degree in structural engineering.

• Lulia Tekeste, a junior at DePaul College Prep and Prussing Elementary School alumna from Chicago’s Jefferson Park neighborhood, is interested in pursuing a degree in biology.