ComEd announced it is now accepting applications for $200,000 worth of college scholarships made available through its Future of Energy Scholars program, created for Illinois students pursuing degrees in STEM. Now through January 14, 2024, high school and college students can apply for scholarships of up to $10,000 each and the chance to intern with ComEd. Since the program first launched in 2022, ComEd has awarded nearly $640,000 in scholarships to help remove the financial burden for Illinois students interested in careers in STEM. Increasing investments in education and workforce programming is a top priority as ComEd seeks to prepare its communities for as many as 150,000 new jobs coming to Illinois by 2050 as a result of the clean energy transition. The Future of Energy Scholars program is just one example of how ComEd is working to build a diverse and skilled talent pipeline for the future. To help its communities prepare for a wide range of careers connected to the clean energy industry, ComEd this year stepped up its investment in STEM programs while also launching several new trades training pathways, including the launch of the new Take Charge: EV Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program, the CONSTRUCT Youth Academy, and the Power Up Academy. For more information or to apply for the ComEd Future of Energy STEM scholarship, visit www.comed.com/CollegeStudents.