ComEd Scholars Program Application

YOU MUST BE AN INCOMING FRESHMAN FOR THE 2025-2026 ACADEMIC YEAR TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP

The ComEd Scholarship was established to provide recognition and financial assistance to high-potential incoming DePaul University students with financial need. Preference will be given to students who were ComEd Scholars at DePaul College Prep. Secondary preference shall be given to students who graduated from DePaul College Prep and are majoring in the below STEM majors. The award is renewable for four years for students who remain in good academic standing and meet the requirements of the ComEd Scholars program.

• Accountancy
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Finance
• Information Systems
• Information Technology
• Management Information Systems
• Mathematics and Computer Science
• Network Engineering and Security

If selected, you are committing to the following program requirements:

  • Participating in a mentorship program once a month with a ComEd professional (Saturdays; January – May)
  • Applying for a summer internship with ComEd or its parent company Exelon; or its network of suppliers during your tenure at DePaul University
  • Engaging in ComEd/Exelon events and communicating with the ComEd Scholars Program Manager

Award
$12,000.00
Scopes
Admissions - DePaul Incoming Freshman Scholarships
Deadline
02/02/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. ComEd Scholars Program Membership
    • 1. Were you a member of the ComEd Scholars Program at DePaul College Prep?
    • 2. If no, did you apply to the ComEd Scholars Program while attending DePaul College Prep?
  2. Tell us why you are pursuing a degree in the STEM fields. Please describe your future goals and how your degree from DePaul University will help you achieve those goals, particularly as it relates to the commitment to service in the Vincentian tradition, which puts a high value on service to the community and individuals.
  3. Scholarship Connect Student Consent
    • A) Consent Statement

      By clicking the checkbox below, I certify that all the information provided as part of the scholarship application process is accurate. I understand that as part of the scholarship application and selection process, my academic information, financial aid information, and other demographic information may be shared with individuals who are involved in the scholarship selection process and recipient reporting. This may include information from my Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), my annual award information, my Cost of Attendance components (living expenses, personal expenses, travel, books, tuition, and fees), and items related to my current academic standing and career program. By agreeing to this electronically, I am authorizing DePaul University, and providing my consent, to release my information and allowing me to be considered for scholarship opportunities. I understand that if I do not agree to this release, I will be unable to proceed with my scholarship application. I further understand that by completing the signature below and selecting the “Finish and Submit” button in this electronic application, I am signing and acknowledging my consent. My submitted signature in this electronic application has the same legal effect, validity, and enforceability as affixing my signature to a paper document. I also acknowledge that my financial aid information is being released with my explicit written authorization as allowed by the Higher Education Act (HEA), HEA 483(a)(3)(E), affirmed by Congress in the final fiscal year 2018 omnibus spending bill, HEA 485B, 494, the IRC 26 USC 6103(I)(13) and HEA 20 USC 1098h(c)(2) .
    • B) Consent Statement Electronic Signature
    • C) Signature Date