Four second-year students pursuing degrees in engineering are the first recipients of a new ComEd scholarship that fills the tuition gap not covered by financial aid for the rest of their undergraduate careers. The four recipients – two from Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech) and two from University of Illinois at Chicago – are the first group of ComEd Scholars, an educational investment that seeks to develop a diverse workforce reflective of the communities served by ComEd. In addition to powering homes and businesses across northern Illinois, ComEd leads the conversation on the value of STEM-focused careers and increasing participation of underrepresented communities. ComEd plans to expand the ComEd Scholars program every year, by creating mentorship and internship opportunities for recipients. The 2019 ComEd Scholars are:

• Anita Cofie, a second-year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago pursuing a degree in electrical engineering from the Auburn Gresham neighborhood of Chicago.

• Alexander Espitia, a second-year student at Illinois Tech pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering from Burbank, Il.

• Daniel Flores, a second-year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago pursuing a degree in electrical engineering from the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago.

• Brandon Gomez, a second-year student at Illinois Tech pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering from the Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Photo Caption (Above): Evelyn Rodriguez and Paula Conrad, Corporate Relations at Exelon, Daniel Flores and Anita Cofie, UIC student recipients, Kendal Parker, Director of UIC CHANCE Program

Top Left: Jean Medina, Vice President of Communications, ComEd, Michelle Blaise, Senior Vice President of Technical Services, Brandon Gomez and Alexander Espitia, ComEd Scholars Award Recipients and Illinois Tech Students, Melissa Washington, Executive Vice President of Governmental and External Affairs, Alicia Bunton, Director of Community Affairs, Illinois Tech, Shay Bahramirad, Vice President of Engineering and Smart Grid.