STEM students taking notes (Photo courtesy ComEd) $175,000 in scholarship fundings available to help local students prepare for wide range of clean energy career opportunities. ComEd recently announced it is now accepting applications for $175,000 worth of college and trades scholarships made available through its Future of Energy Scholars program. Now through November 3, 2024, students who are pursuing a future career in energy, either through a trades training program or a STEM-related college major, can apply for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 each.