Administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of ���ϳԹ���’s broader initiative,��. This initiative is designed to provide students and their families with free access to financial resources that foster the success of HBCU students and promote generational wealth.

As part of this commitment, Entergy has����$20 million over 10 years to elevate and empower HBCUs and their students across its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. These funds will support enhanced education, career readiness and workforce development programs at HBCUs.

“Entergy Mississippi is thrilled to offer the Power Your Future Scholarship as a means to empower the next generation of technology leaders,” said Haley Fisackerly, president and CEO. “By supporting students in their pursuit of higher education at HBCUs and minority-serving institutions, we are investing in an innovative future for our communities in Mississippi.”

Interested students must submit their applications by the April 9th deadline. The application process includes submitting required materials as specified by Scholarship America.

For more information about the Power Your Future Scholarship, including application details and eligibility requirements,��.

About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi provides electricity to approximately 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi 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��@EntergyMS��on social media.

Henderson oversees the nuclear fleet’s drafting support with the focal area of configuration management—ensuring the drawings and plans match with the current physical plant configurations.

His leadership style includes an open-door policy with an emphasis on communication.

“I love interacting with the people I work with,” said Henderson. “Of course, getting our work done is important but sharing things about our life and getting to know each other makes work more meaningful. At the end of the day, we’re all humans and we all have lives outside of work. It allows for a better work mentality just by being an open communicator.”

Henderson, a native of Jackson, Miss., earned his mechanical engineering degree while playing college baseball at Prairie View A&M University. He began working with Entergy Nuclear in 2011 at Grand Gulf Nuclear Station, located in Port Gibson, Miss. Prior to working for Entergy, he worked in the oil and gas industry, which allowed him to live in multiple states and even internationally.

In 2017, he transitioned from GGNS to nuclear headquarters in the central design and programs group—earning a supervisor role in 2020 and moving to his current role last December.

Henderson’s favorite part of his role is conducting outreach at Jackson State University for incoming STEM freshman and Tougaloo College for their college-affiliated high school ninth- and tenth 10^th-graders.

“On our visits to Jackson State and Tougaloo, we educate them about the benefits of nuclear power, bring awareness to the nuclear site that we have in our own state and let them know about the multiple career opportunities at Grand Gulf,” Henderson said. “I’m a bit ashamed to admit this, but I didn’t know anything about Grand Gulf growing up. It’s important to expose young people to the benefits of one of the most reliable and clean energy forms, as well as letting them know the options for a great career that are here.”

Henderson recognizes the importance of and champions Entergy’s Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging program.

“The dynamics changed with our new chief nuclear officer, Kimberly Cook-Nelson, and her emphasis on DIB,” he said. “Her support and inclusion of DIB in our day-to-day activities has helped build respect for minorities and diverse candidates who are working here.”

“By doing that, it has helped the company grow, and we now have diverse perspectives from individuals who are being hired,” Henderson continued. “Outside perspectives are so important to change the normal ways of processes for ones that are better and more effective. If we make people feel belonged and included, they will want to work harder and enjoy coming to work more.”

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A big part of that commitment involves building and retaining a workforce that reflects the rich��diversity of the communities we serve.��

The company works hard to attract talented, diverse employees through our college recruiting efforts and partnerships with organizations and educational institutions. The​se efforts include partnering with historically black colleges and universities.

Through these partnerships, we’ve contributed more than $7.4 million to historically black colleges and universities in our service territory. But our partnerships go beyond monetary donations. We’ve also established formal mentoring programs, collaborated in research studies and provided intern/co-op opportunities for students.��Here are three examples of how our partnerships with HBCUs are benefiting students, our��communities and our company.

Southern University

In 2018,��Entergy and the Entergy Charitable Foundation announced a��$2 million��commitment to Southern University��in Louisiana.��The grant supports classroom and lab infrastructure improvements, as well as curriculum and faculty professional development for the university’s engineering program.��The grant will also fund the creation of internship and mentoring programs to enhance and strengthen the relationship between Entergy and Southern University.��

Jackson State University

In 2009, Entergy and the Entergy Charitable Foundation donated��$400,000 to Jackson State University��to establish the Entergy Power Systems Laboratory in the��School of Engineering, College of Science, Engineering and Technology. Entergy also made an additional $100,000 donation to provide scholarships to JSU engineering students.

The Power Systems Laboratory lets students conduct experiments��in power��simulation, power electronics, electrical machines and other subjects related to managing��and modernizing the nation’s energy transmission systems. Students also learn about electric grid infrastructure, energy conservation, renewable energy and��large-scale smart grids. Since that initial grant, the company has hired more than 50 graduates from the JSU engineering program. And in 2017, Entergy reaffirmed its support of JSU’s engineering programs by donating another $150,000.

Alcorn State University

In 2007, Entergy collaborated with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and��Alcorn State University��to develop the only radiation-related program in the state of Mississippi. The NRC and the Health Physics Society recognize the ASU-Entergy alliance as one of the best models��in the country.

Since then, Entergy has invested more than $650,000 to support the university’s radiation technology program. In addition to scholarships, the partnership provides Alcorn students with internship opportunities and offers a mentorship program matching students to technicians and technologists at nearby Grand Gulf Nuclear Station.��Grand��Gulf��employees also visit health physics classes to share their experience with students.