PECO Donates $25,000 to Cheyney and Lincoln University

craig-adams-peco-750xx4800-2700-0-330PECO President and CEO Craig L. Adams recently presented $25,000 in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) scholarships to Cheyney University and Lincoln University.

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Cheyney and Lincoln are two of the region’s leading African-American universities. Through partnerships with the universities, PECO provides scholarships that help local students develop their talents and stay in school.

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PECO said it is driving innovation and advancing smart energy to provide clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for customers. Its investment in STEM education will support careers that will help the company meet its goals, PECO said.

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The scholarships are in addition to the more than $150,000 in scholarships PECO contributes annually to students at local colleges and universities.