Press release > Entergy Mississippi announces Power your future scholarship to support HBCUS technology students
For immediate release
03/28/2025
Entergy leaders meet the presidents of Mississippi HBCU to discuss the company’s Power of Prosperity initiative.
Jackson, Miss. – Entergy Mississippi is proud to announce the launch of its Power Your Future scholarship program, designed to support current undergraduate students who are pursuing eligible technological majors who plan to continue their studies in colleges or historically black designated universities or minors’ establishments within the Mississippi. Selected beneficiaries will receive a scholarship of $ 5,000, with up to 20 scholarships available from Entergy shareholders’ funds.
Administered by Bourship America®, the largest manager in the country of scholarships and education support programs, the power of your future scholarship is part of the wider initiative of Entergy Corporation, The power of prosperity. This initiative is designed to provide students and their families free access to financial resources that promote the success of HBCU students and promoted generational wealth.
As part of this commitment, Entergy has prompted 20 million dollars over 10 years to raise and empower HBCU and their students in its service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. These funds will support improved education programs, career preparation and labor development at HBCUS.
“Entergy Mississippi is delighted to offer power your future scholarship as a means of allowing the next generation of technology leaders,” said Haley Fisackerly, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “By supporting students in their quest for higher education in HBCUs and minority establishments, we invest in the innovative future for our communities in Mississippi.”
Interested students must submit their requests by the deadline of April 9. The application process includes the submission of the required equipment as specified by Bourship America.
For more information on the power of your future scholarship, including the details of the application and the eligibility conditions, visit here.
About Entergy Mississippi
Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to around 459,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to feed the lives of 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We invest in the growth and improvement of the reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to maintain affordable energy rates for our customers. We also invest in clean energy production such as modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energies. A leader recognized at the national level of sustainability and citizenship of companies, we offer more than $ 100 million in economic benefits each year to communities that we serve by philanthropy, volunteering and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company whose headquarters are in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has around 12,000 employees. Learn more about ENTERGYMISSISPPI.com and connect with @Entergyms on social networks.