PG&E Foundation Awards $350,000 in STEM Scholarships to 60 California Students

Another recipient, Samuel Badilla of Reedley, will major in environmental studies at the University of Southern California.Photo byMeritt ThomasonUnsplash

The PG&E Corporation Foundation has awarded 60 students across Pacific Gas and Electric Company's (PG&E) service area with 2024 Better Together STEM Scholarships. This year, the Foundation is sponsoring 20 scholarships of $10,000, 20 of $5,000, and 20 of $2,500, totaling $350,000. The scholarships, funded by PG&E shareholders, support students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Among the recipients is Alexis Schoel from Yuba City, who plans to major in mechanical engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Schoel, who comes from a small school and took Advanced Placement courses, hopes to become the first in her family to earn a bachelor’s degree.

“This accomplishment is not just for me, but also for my family. This scholarship will help me achieve all my future goals of becoming an engineer and maybe even one day leading my own team of engineers,” said Schoel.

Another recipient, Samuel Badilla of Reedley, will major in environmental studies at the University of Southern California. “Someone at PG&E believed that I can succeed in college and positively make a difference in the world’s fight for the environment and sustainability, and that support allows me to believe in myself as well,” Badilla shared.