Athene Charitable Foundation invests in educational opportunity for Iowa students through a structured college scholarship initiative tied to in-state undergraduate study. Its Athene Game Changer Scholarship Program is built for students with demonstrated financial need who plan to continue their education at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in Iowa. The program serves Iowa residents who are U.S. citizens and are high school seniors, high school graduates, or current college undergraduates, and it requires a minimum 2.5 GPA for eligibility.
The foundation’s scholarship model emphasizes both access and persistence. Initial awards are set at $2,000, and eligible renewals increase by $1,000 each year. Support can continue for up to three years, or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, provided the student maintains satisfactory academic performance with a cumulative 2.5 GPA and remains enrolled full time at an Iowa institution. Awards are limited to undergraduate study, reinforcing the foundation’s focus on helping students begin and continue postsecondary education within the state.