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Entergy Arkansas announces initiative to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Entergy Arkansas recently launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities while simultaneously providing students with additional educational opportunities to empower them to build generational wealth.

Entergy Mississippi announces Power Your Future Scholarship to support technology students at HBCUs
Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future Scholarship program, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated select Historically Black Colleges or Universities or minority-serving institutions within Mississippi. Selected recipients will receive a $5,000 award, with up to 20 scholarships available from Entergy shareholder funds.

Entergy New Orleans announces Power Your Future Scholarship to support technology students at HBCUs
Entergy New Orleans is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future Scholarship program, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated Historically Black Colleges or Universities, or minority-serving institutions within Orleans parish.

Entergy launches $100,000 Power Your Future Scholarship to support technology students at HBCUs
Entergy is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future Scholarship program, designed to support current college undergraduates pursuing eligible technology majors who plan to further their education at designated select Historically Black Colleges or Universities or minority-serving institutions within Entergy’s service area.

Entergy to sponsor 51st annual Bayou Classic, expands partnerships with HBCUs
Entergy is pleased to serve as a platinum sponsor of the 51st Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Entergy has a longstanding commitment to powering life for its customers and communities.

ACES continues to earn top ratings with STEM students at the third annual summit
Recently, several energy entities helped lead a careers summit for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Some of the best and brightest STEM students at HBCUs in the region visited Little Rock as part of the third annual Accessing Careers in ϳԹ Summit (ACES).

Entergy sponsors scholarship event and presents Unsung Hero Award
Entergy sponsored the 2nd Annual New Orleans Association of Black Journalists Jazz Brunch and Silent Auction, supporting the organization’s scholarship fund. The event honored two local veteran journalists and awarded two scholarships named in their honor: the Nancy Parker Memorial Scholarship awarded to TaShia Hogue, and the William “Bill” Rousselle Memorial Scholarship awarded to Kennedy Wells. These scholarships will assist the recipients in furthering their education.

Entergy awards $2M grant to Jackson State University for Power Grid Security Lab
Jackson State University is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to help fund the creation of the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab. During a press conference at the University on Monday, Oct. 7, Entergy officials presented JSU President Marcus Thompson, Ph.D., with a big check to celebrate the occasion.

Entergy makes $20M commitment to empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and students
Over the next decade, HBCU students will be equipped with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs.

Empowering future generations: Supporting our local HBCUs
At Entergy, we power life. We’ve been in business for more than 100 years, and our purpose has never changed. We power life by creating sustainable value for our customers, employees, communities and owners. This goes beyond providing safe, reliable, affordable and sustainable energy – it also means being there for all the moments that matter. It means making a lasting impact that powers a brighter future for all.