LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Entergy is proud to invest in the future of higher education by awarding $5,000 scholarships to nine outstanding students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in Arkansas. Through the Power of Prosperity program, Entergy seeks to help remove barriers to students’ academic success by providing free access to financial assistance and resources to the institution supporting the student.
Through Power of Prosperity, Entergy has committed $20 million over the next decade to HBCUs and minority-serving institutions across the Gulf South which is the bulk of its service area. This initial round of scholarships were awarded to students studying computer science, information technology, artificial intelligence or cybersecurity as part of Entergy’s Power of Prosperity program.
“These young leaders represent the future of innovation in the technology sector, and Entergy Arkansas is proud to support their journey,” said Ventrell Thompson, vice president of customer service. “Investing in students at HBCUs and other minority-serving institutions is not only an investment in education — it’s an investment in workforce development.”
Scholarship recipients and their schools are:
Philander Smith University
Kenna Agbugba
Ebubechukwu Duruji
Olaoluwa James-Owolabi
Onahi Joel-Ukama
Immanuella Umoren
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Wisdom Ariagbofo
Hawulethu Ndlovu
Matanda Phiri
Emoni Williams
These nine students join 13 others from similar institutions in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. The funding is just part of Entergy’s corporate programming to help strengthen overall education, career preparedness, and workforce development programs across the region it serves. Learn more here.
Entergy Arkansas has approximately 735,000 customers across 63 of the state’s 75 counties so it’s important to have a workforce powered by people from wide-ranging backgrounds, Thompson said.
“By championing the next generation of STEM professionals, we’re helping to build a talent pipeline that supports Arkansas’ industries and drives our state’s long-term economic growth and success,” he said.
About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of ϳԹ. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.
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