ComEd Awards Scholarships to Nine Chicagoland Students, Aids Pursuit of STEM Degrees

Chicago State University students to receive scholarships, mentorships, and potential internship opportunities

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Acting on its commitment to promoting equitable opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, ComEd has announced nine students currently pursuing STEM-related degrees at Chicago State University (CSU) as its 2025 ComEd Scholars.

Entering its second year at CSU, the ComEd Scholars program aims to bridge the gap in funding for STEM education by providing scholarships to students seeking STEM-related degrees at local universities. On top of the scholarship funding, ComEd Scholars receive mentorship from ComEd engineers and professionals as well as the opportunity to apply for internships at ComEd and its parent company, Exelon.

In total, ComEd has awarded 90 scholarships to students from five different educational institutions through the ComEd Scholars program. The ComEd Scholars program added CSU as an educational partner in 2023, awarding four scholars from CSU in 2024 and expanding to award nine CSU students in the second cohort this year.

“ComEd is committed to building the future leaders of our STEM workforce by supporting skilled students in northern Illinois,” said Gil C. Quiniones, President and CEO of ComEd. “The ComEd Scholars program provides students with the resources and knowledge to excel in their educational and career journeys, while instilling confidence that they can make a meaningful impact in their chosen STEM field, as well as in their community.”

Qualified students with above a 2.8 grade point average and majors in physics and engineering, computer science, finance and accounting are nominated by CSU faculty based on their academic achievement. CSU applicants submit a personal statement, financial-aid application, and school transcripts. The nine awarded students in 2025 receive scholarships for necessary financial assistance to cover educational and related costs that exceed existing financial aid.

“This uplifting partnership with ComEd helps propel our Chicago State scholars to the STEM leaders of the future,” said Zaldwaynaka “Z” Scott, President of Chicago State University. “This incredible support enables our students to learn and grow to their fullest potential, leading to a diverse and talented STEM workforce in our city and across the country. We are grateful for ComEd’s ongoing commitment to advancing technology, investing in the future, and promoting innovation for all.”

The ComEd Scholars program is one of several ComEd initiatives that build and empower a local, diverse workforce. In 2024, more than 3,000 people participated in ComEd workforce development and STEM programs.

The 2025 Chicago State University ComEd Scholars are:

• Yonathan Getachew – a second-year student from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, pursuing a degree in computer science.
• Osbaldo Gonzalez – a second-year student from Thornton, pursuing a degree in computer science.
• Kamia Johnson – a second-year student from Auburn/Gresham, pursuing a degree in computer science.
• Tianna Johnson – a second-year student from Portage, Indiana, pursuing a degree in finance.
• Boris Mojsa – a second-year student from Opovo, Serbia, pursuing a degree in computer science.
• Tegan Robins – a third-year student from Chicago’s Austin community, pursuing a degree in accounting.
• Aanicia Sutton – a third-year student from Chicago’s Jeffery Manor neighborhood, pursuing a degree in accounting.
• N’Mari Ward – a third-year student from Chicago’s South Shore community, pursuing a degree in physics and engineering.
• Kennedy Whitlow – a second-year student from Country Club Hills, pursuing a degree in physics and engineering.

ComEd is a unit of Chicago-based Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), a Fortune 200 energy company serving more than 10.7 million electricity and natural gas customers – the largest number of customers in the U.S. ComEd powers the lives of more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state's population. For more information visit ComEd.com, and connect with the company on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.