Chris Crane Memorial Scholarship

The Scholarship is:

• Both academic and financial need-based.
• Available as a two- or four-year scholarship, renewable for up to three years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned.
• Open to alumni with a 2.8 GPA.
• Opportunity to interview for an internship at Exelon. Preference will be given to applicants pursuing the following fields of study: core branches of engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Environmental); finance/business; accounting; data science; and IT.
• A change of major or school may impact continuation of scholarship. All change requests must be reviewed and approved by the scholarship committee.
• Preference will be given to students who are attending an educational institution within the Exelon company service footprint.

Eligibility:

Applicants must have previously attended a summer week-long Exelon Foundation STEM Academy or Boys to STEM Academy and be enrolled full time in a two or four year educational institution for the Fall 2025 academic year.

Applicants may be starting their first, second, or third year of higher education.

*Individuals whose parents or guardians work for Exelon and its operating companies are not eligible for this scholarship. Scholarships can be revoked for failure to disclose this information.

The Scholarship Process:

• Apply
• Application Review
• Finalist Interviews
• Final Selection
• Recipients Notified
• Scholarship Awarded
• Annual Transcript and Verification for Scholarship Renewal

The Application Includes:

• Basic Demographic Information
• Two recommendations – one from a teacher and one from a community organization in which you have participated.
• A copy of your transcript showing your GPA
• Personal Statement A – A personal statement on:
  • Why you are pursuing a career in the energy sector;
  • What energy challenges you are most excited to solve;
  • Why you would like to work at Exelon specifically should the opportunity present itself;
  • and How your chosen major aligns with a career at Exelon.
• Personal Statement B – A personal statement about how the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy supported your education and career path
• Personal Statement C – How would receiving this scholarship support not only your educational goals but also positively impact your home life and family? Please describe any responsibilities you have at home and how this financial support could help alleviate challenges or create new opportunities for you and your loved ones.
• Indication of willingness to participate in open communication – sharing the story of the Exelon Foundation STEM Academy or Boys to STEM Academy experience from STEM Days, Career Chats, the Academy week, post-high school experience and beyond as well as participating in mentoring programs and the STEM Ambassador program.