Linda Nguyen

ATHENA Scholarship Fund opens 2026 applications for young women leaders

Image of the three 2025 ATHENA Scholarship Fund recipientsUniversity of Windsor undergraduate students Kaitlin Ferraro, Linda Nguyen and alumna Gihan (Gigi) Joseph (LLD ’25) were named recipients of the 2025 ATHENA Scholarship Fund. The scholarships support students who promote leadership opportunities for women. (PAC/University of Windsor)

Applications are now open for the 2026 ATHENA Scholarship Program, which will award four $5,000 scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement and leadership that advances opportunities for women. 

The ATHENA Scholarship Fund (Windsor) applicants must be between 18 and 30 years old as of Jan. 1, and enrolled full time in a college or university.  

Scholarships honour emerging women leaders from UWindsor

UWindsor’s Kaitlin Ferraro, Linda Nguyen and Gihan (Gigi) Joseph are 2025 Athena Scholarships Fund recipients.UWindsor’s Kaitlin Ferraro, Linda Nguyen and Gihan (Gigi) Joseph are 2025 Athena Scholarships Fund recipients. (HANDOUT/University of Windsor)

By John-Paul Bonadonna

Three University of Windsor students were among those recognized Friday at the 2025 ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon, celebrating exceptional young women whose leadership, academic achievement and community service inspire others across the region.

Hosted by the ATHENA Scholarship Fund Windsor and the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event honours women who exemplify ATHENA values of excellence, mentorship and empowerment.