Over $300,000 is awarded to students through the SoCalGas Scholarship Program

Last week, the Southern California Gas Company announced that 29 students in Central and Southern California will receive a total of $314,000 from the SoCalGas Scholarship Program to pursue higher education.

“For over 20 years, SoCalGas has been dedicated to empowering students by providing scholarships that enhance their access to higher education, support their journey to becoming future professionals, and contribute to a diverse pipeline of talent,” said Andy Carrasco, vice president of communications, local government and community affairs for SoCalGas. Since the program’s inception in 2001, SoCalGas has awarded over $3.9 million in scholarships to 2,355 students.

Every scholar is evaluated based on their academic accomplishments, community involvement, financial need and personal statements discussing sustainable energy in California. Through this program and in partnership with Scholarship America, students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, finance, accounting, business administration, plumbing and electrical studies will now be able to pursue those careers with direct financial assistance.

Scholarships are also renewable for those attending four-year universities, providing a total of $20,000 in four years. Students planning to attend community colleges and trade schools will receive $1,000 each toward eligible programs. Additionally, 28 scholarship recipients from 2022 and 2023 will see their $5,000 scholarships renewed.  

Jacqueline Rivas, a graduate from Garfield High School in East Los Angeles, said that she is honored to have been selected for this prestigious and generous scholarship opportunity from SoCalGas.

“In the fall, I will attend UCLA, where I will study environmental science and biology,” Rivas said.“Thank you so much to SoCalGas for granting me this scholarship, which will help me through this next chapter of my life and will guide me in the direction towards my dreams.”

To learn more information of the scholarship program, click here.

• 4-Year University Program Applicants: Apply here.
• Community College or Trades School Program Applicants: Apply here.