Louisiana College Students Can Earn $4,000 in Technology Scholarships From Entergy for the 2024-25 School Year

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Entergy's Information Technology organization has launched a scholarship program for college students in the New Orleans metro area. The program will award up to five students a $4,000 scholarship for technology-related majors. Applications are open until January 23, 2024, and students must meet specific criteria to qualify.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / February 15, 2024 / Entergy's Information Technology organization has announced the application period has opened for its scholarship program for New Orleans metro area college students. The Entergy Technology Scholarship Program will award up to five current college students a one-time $4,000 scholarship toward their education. The students must currently be enrolled in college and majoring in an eligible technology field.

Eligible students can apply now through Jan. 23, 2024, on the Entergy Technology Scholarship Program website.

"This scholarship program is part of Entergy's commitment to nurturing young talent, supporting the New Orleans metro area, and building a stronger, resilient and more diverse IT workforce for the future," said Michael Rhymes, Entergy's vice president and chief information officer.

Applicants to the Entergy Technology Scholarship Program must meet all the following criteria:

• Be a graduate of a high school located in the greater New Orleans metro area, including Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. John the Baptist, St. Tammany or Tangipahoa parishes.
• Be current full-time undergraduate students with a declared major in cloud computing, communication networks and security, computer engineering, computer information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, data science, engineering technology, information systems, and information technology.
• Enrolled in or will be transferring to one of the following universities for the full 2024-25 academic year:
  • Dillard University.
  • Grambling State University.
  • Loyola University.
  • Southern University.

Entergy IT selected the New Orleans metro area as a pilot location for the scholarship program, with hopes to expand to other communities in Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas in the future.

The scholarship program supports the Entergy's corporate social responsibility mission to create sustainable value for our customers, employees, communities and owners. Aligning with our business objectives, these scholarships serve as a fundamental element in developing a pipeline of future talent in our workforce, expand economic development in the region and meet our customers' needs.

Learn more and apply online

Eligible college students can visit the Entergy Technology Scholarship Program webpage to learn more about the scholarship and apply. Applications are now open and will be accepted through Jan. 23, 2024. Students who are selected to receive the scholarship will be contacted in March 2024.

Selection of recipients are made by Scholarship America, a leading scholarship facilitator and partner. Entergy does not participate in the selection process.

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FAQ

What is the Entergy Technology Scholarship Program offering?

The program offers a one-time $4,000 scholarship to up to five college students majoring in eligible technology fields.

When is the application deadline for the Entergy Technology Scholarship Program?

The application deadline is January 23, 2024.

Which universities are eligible for the scholarship program?

Students must be enrolled in or transferring to Dillard University, Grambling State University, Loyola University, or Southern University for the 2024-25 academic year.

What is the purpose of the scholarship program according to Entergy?

Entergy aims to nurture young talent, support the New Orleans metro area, and build a diverse IT workforce for the future through this program.

What regions does Entergy plan to expand the scholarship program to in the future?

Entergy plans to expand the program to communities in Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas in the future.