woman holding textbookApplications are now open for the Athena Scholarship, which rewards students for working to increase leadership opportunities for women.

Scholarship rewards work to advance women

Applications are now open for the Athena Scholarship, which rewards students for working to increase leadership opportunities for women, as well as academic excellence and community involvement.

The program will award four scholarships of $5,000 each:

  • one to a University of Windsor student in any discipline,
  • one to a University of Windsor law student,
  • one to a St. Clair College student, and
  • one to a student attending any college or university who has spent a significant period of time in Windsor-Essex County.

UWindsor chancellor Mary Jo Haddad will be the guest speaker at a celebratory luncheon on Friday, Nov. 23.

The submission deadline is Friday, April 29. Find more details, including criteria, eligibility, and an application form on the program website.