Paraclete High School Student Wins $50,000 Edison Scholarship

ANTELOPE VALLEY, CA - Please join Edison International in congratulating Cesar De La Cruz of Palmdale as the recipient of the Edison Scholars $50,000 scholarship!

Cesar De La Cruz, winner of the Edison Scholars $50,000 scholarship.

On Tuesday (March 31), Southern California Edison representatives surprised the Paraclete High School senior with the news that he had been selected as a 2026 Edison Scholar. His family, friends and educators were there for the surprise, you can find photos and video here: Dropbox – Cesar De La Cruz

The scholarship will help Cesar pursue a college education in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). He plans to study mechanical engineering and hopes to design practical, affordable equipment to support animal caretakers and the agriculture community.

Since 2006, Edison International has awarded the scholarship to 30 high school seniors who live in Southern California Edison’s service area and are passionate about making a difference in their communities.

Edison International has been surprising students with the scholarship news, you can learn more about them here: 2026 Edison Scholars Spotlight Page

Thank you for helping us celebrate Cesar and his accomplishments!