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Entergy Awards Community Power Scholarship to Graduating Seniors

06/09/2021

The company awarded 34 children and dependents of Entergy employees with its $5,000 Community Power Scholarship.
The company awarded 34 children and dependents of Entergy employees with its $5,000 Community Power Scholarship.

Entergy is helping high school seniors attend college this fall with its annual Community Power Scholarship.

The company awarded 34 children and dependents of Entergy employees with its $5,000 Community Power Scholarship.

The $5,000 one-time scholarship is granted to students for their dedication to community service, academic achievements, leadership and work experience. Since 2003, company shareholders have contributed more than $3 million to 615 recipients for the one-time scholarship. 

"We are proud to offer the Community Power Scholarship," said Patty Riddlebarger, vice president of corporate social responsibility. "This program encourages a tradition of volunteer commitment that benefits our communities as well as the young people who share their time and talents with those in need." 

The Entergy Community Power Scholarship program supports the company's mission to create sustainable value for our customers, employees, communities and owners. Aligning with our business objectives, the scholarship serves as a fundamental element in developing a pipeline of future talent in our workforce to expand economic development in the region and meet our customers' needs. Read more about these efforts in our 2020 Integrated Report.


Jill Smith
Senior Lead Communications Specialist