- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Entergy Launches $100,000 Power Your Future Scholarship To Support Technology Students at HBCUs https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1288126?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1288126?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1288126?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Entergy Launches $100,000 Power Your Future Scholarship To Support Technology Students at HBCUs&body=ESG News from Entergy Corporation https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1288126?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Education](/CSR-News/education) # Entergy Launches $100,000 Power Your Future Scholarship To Support Technology Students at HBCUs Mar 21, 2025 10:00 AM ET ![Students walking together on a campus](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/launches-100000-power-your-future-scholarship_ENTERGY_032125.jpg) NEW ORLEANS, March 21, 2025 /3BL/ - 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. Selected recipients will receive a $5,000 award, with up to 20 scholarships available from Entergy shareholder funds. Administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest manager of scholarships and educational support programs, the Power Your Future Scholarship is part of Entergy’s broader initiative, [The Power of Prosperity](https://www.entergynewsroom.com/news/entergy-new-partnership-hbcu-power-prosperity/). 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 [pledged](https://www.entergynewsroom.com/news/entergy-makes-20m-commitment-empower-historically-black-colleges-universities-students/) $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 is thrilled to offer the Power Your Future Scholarship as a means to empower the next generation of technology leaders,” said Patty Riddlebarger, Entergy’s vice president of corporate social responsibility. “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.” 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, [visit here](https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/poweryourfuture/). **About Entergy** Entergy is a Fortune 500 company that powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability, resilience and growth of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. The company has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at [entergy.com](https://www.entergy.com/) and connect with [@Entergy](https://www.entergynewsroom.com/social/) on social media. **Contact** Media inquiries: Cristina del Canto|504-576-4238| [![Entergy logo](/sites/default/files/2024-02/Entergy-logo.png)](/profiles/entergy) ### More from Entergy Corporation ###### [Dress for Success New Orleans Partners With Entergy To Celebrate More Than 25 Years of Empowering Women](/news/dress-success-new-orleans-partners-entergy-celebrate-more-25-years-empowering-women) Mar 18, 2026 11:05 AM ET ###### [Entergy Marks 25 Years of Giving Through Environmental Initiatives Fund](/news/entergy-marks-25-years-giving-through-environmental-initiatives-fund) Mar 16, 2026 4:30 PM ET ###### [Entergy Advocates Energy Affordability During LIHEAP Action Day in Washington D.C.](/news/entergy-advocates-energy-affordability-during-liheap-action-day-washington-dc) Mar 9, 2026 6:00 PM ET ###### [Entergy and Partners Pack More Than 530,000 Meals for Vulnerable Communities in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day](/news/entergy-and-partners-pack-more-530000-meals-vulnerable-communities-honor-martin-luther-king-jr) Feb 10, 2026 5:20 PM ET ###### [Entergy’s Year-Round Programs Help Customers Manage Energy Use and High Bills](/news/entergys-year-round-programs-help-customers-manage-energy-use-and-high-bills) Feb 3, 2026 10:25 AM ET ###### [Entergy - Building the Foundation for a Stronger New Orleans](/news/entergy-building-foundation-stronger-new-orleans) Feb 2, 2026 1:30 PM ET ###### [Entergy Partners With the American Red Cross To Provide Disaster Relief to Communities Affected by Winter Storm](/news/entergy-partners-american-red-cross-provide-disaster-relief-communities-affected-winter-storm) Jan 28, 2026 1:35 PM ET ###### [Entergy Arkansas Employees Empowered To Help Neighbors in Need](/news/entergy-arkansas-employees-empowered-help-neighbors-need) Dec 29, 2025 10:45 AM ET