LITTLE ROCK – As the next generation of leaders prepares to embark on their college journeys, Entergy Arkansas celebrated five exceptional students with $5,000 scholarships through the Community Power Scholarship program that supports children of Entergy employees.
The scholarships are available for students applying for accredited vocational-technical schools and two-year or four-year colleges and universities. Each recipient has showcased remarkable dedication to their community, school and workplace, said Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux.
“These scholarships represent Entergy’s deep commitment to investing in the future,” Landreaux said. “It’s incredibly meaningful to support these bright young people and their families as they pursue their dreams.”
The following is a list of the Community Power Scholarship recipients from Arkansas and the schools they will be attending:
- Andrea Gray, a Searcy native, is headed to Mississippi State University to study biology.
- Dylan Middleton of Bryant will attend Texas A&M University where he plans to study nuclear engineering.
- Restin Robinson from Delaware plans to study radiology at North Arkansas College.
- Quinn Schlittenhart will stay close to home in Clarksville and study biology at the University of the Ozarks.
- Johnathan Thomas of Alexander will study civil engineering at the University of Arkansas.
The five Arkansans join 25 others from across Entergy’s four-state service area.
For more than 20 years, Entergy’s Community Power Scholarship program has provided more than $3.6 million in financial assistance to over 730 children of the company’s employees, aiding them in covering their education costs.
About Entergy Arkansas
Entergy Arkansas, LLC provides electricity to approximately 735,000 customers in 63 counties. Entergy Arkansas is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. Entergy produces, transmits and distributes electricity to power life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing for growth and improved reliability and resilience of our energy system while working to keep energy rates affordable for our customers. We’re also investing in cleaner energy generation like modern natural gas, nuclear and renewable energy. A nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship, we deliver more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to the communities we serve through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn more at entergyarkansas.com and connect with @EntergyARK on social media.
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Lamor Williams
Entergy Arkansas
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