Entergy Power Your Future Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Entergy

## Program overview

The Entergy Power Your Future Scholarship is administered by Scholarship America®, the nation’s largest designer and manager of scholarships and education-support programs for corporations, foundations, associations, and individuals. The program supports undergraduate students pursuing technology-related degrees or Process Technology studies at selected HBCUs and two‑year/vocational colleges in Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Awards are funded through Entergy and managed by Scholarship America to ensure impartial selection and secure payment of scholarship funds. This article summarizes who is eligible, which institutions qualify, and what awards are available.

Key takeaways
- Managed by Scholarship America on behalf of Entergy.
- Focus is on technology majors and Process Technology programs.
- Geographic scope: selected colleges in LA, AR, MS, and TX.
- Supports undergraduate study only.

## Eligibility

Applicants must meet academic and enrollment criteria and be pursuing an eligible technical field. Minimum academic standing is a 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale or equivalent). Applicants must be current college undergraduates at the sophomore, junior, or senior level if applying as a four‑year student; students pursuing Process Technology may apply while enrolled part‑time or full‑time at eligible two‑year/vocational schools. Eligible fields include a range of technology and engineering-related majors (examples listed below).

**Minimum GPA**
Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.

**Class standing**
Four‑year applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors during the upcoming academic year.

**Eligible fields of study**
Includes Cloud Computing, Communication Networks and Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Engineering Technology, Information Systems, Information Technology, and AI programs (this list is illustrative, not exhaustive).

**Process Technology option**
Students pursuing a degree in Process Technology may apply and may enroll part‑time or full‑time at eligible two‑year or vocational-technical institutions.

Key takeaways
- 3.0 minimum GPA required.
- Four‑year applicants must be sophomore+ undergraduates.
- Broad set of technology majors qualify; Process Technology is a separate eligible track.
- Part‑time enrollment is permitted only for the Process Technology/two‑year track.

## Eligible institutions

Applicants must plan to enroll for the entire upcoming academic year at one of the specified accredited institutions. The program has two enrollment tracks: four‑year HBCUs (for technology majors) and two‑year / vocational‑technical colleges (primarily for Process Technology students). Only the institutions listed below qualify for the scholarship—applicants must attend one of these schools to be eligible.

**Four‑year HBCUs (by state)**
- Louisiana: Dillard University; Southern University and A&M College; Southern University at New Orleans; Xavier University of Louisiana; Grambling State University
- Arkansas: University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff; Philander Smith College
- Mississippi: Alcorn State University; Jackson State University; Mississippi Valley State University; Rust College; Tougaloo College
- Texas: Prairie View A&M University; University of Houston; Sam Houston State University; Texas Southern University

**Two‑year and vocational‑technical colleges (by state)**
- Louisiana: Baton Rouge Community College; Delgado Community College
- Arkansas: University of Arkansas – Pulaski Technical College; Southeast Arkansas College
- Mississippi: Coahoma Community College; Hinds Community College
- Texas: Lamar Institute of Technology; Lamar State College – Port Arthur

Key takeaways
- Two distinct tracks: four‑year HBCUs and two‑year/voc‑tech schools.
- Applicants must enroll for the full upcoming academic year at a listed institution.
- Lists are state-specific and limited to the institutions named above.

## Awards

The scholarship program awards fixed amounts to a limited number of recipients, with different award levels for four‑year and two‑year students. Up to ten (10) awards of $5,000 each are available for students attending four‑year colleges. Up to twenty (20) awards of $2,500 each are available for students attending two‑year or vocational-technical colleges. Awards are one‑time (not renewable), but eligible students may reapply in subsequent years; recipients may also be considered for future internships or employment opportunities with Entergy Corporation. All awards apply to undergraduate study only.

**Award amounts and counts**
- Four‑year college awards: up to 10 × $5,000
- Two‑year/voc‑tech awards: up to 20 × $2,500

**Renewal and future opportunities**
- Awards are not renewable, but reapplication is permitted each year if eligibility is maintained.
- Recipients may apply for future Entergy internships or employment.

**Scope**
- Scholarships fund undergraduate study only.

Key takeaways
- Award amounts: $5,000 (four‑year) and $2,500 (two‑year).
- Limited number of awards annually (10 and 20 maximum).
- Non‑renewable but applicants may reapply; recipients may pursue Entergy opportunities.