Athene believes all students deserve an education and recognizes the importance of investing in our future leaders. Athene's educational initiatives include programs supporting students who live in Iowa, varying from early education to supporting students in their pursuit of higher education, thus the formation of the Game Changer Scholars Program.

The Game Changer Scholars Program is committed to help ensure students from all socioeconomic backgrounds have the option to pursue their most important life goals. The program offers 40 scholarships yearly to Iowa students pursuing secondary education. The program is sponsored by the Athene Charitable Foundation and administered by Scholarship America.

Since the program started in 2021, almost $350,000 in scholarships have been awarded to Iowa students. The 2024 class includes 40 Iowa students (including 27 renewal awards) who are part of the fourth annual class of Athene USA Game Changer Scholars. This is a special year in the history of the program as it includes the first class of graduating seniors from our inaugural ’21 class of Game Changer recipients. The program is funded through The Athene Charitable Foundation and has already made a significant impact by distributing nearly $350,000 in scholarships. Recipients can re-apply for up to four years and must be Iowa residents with plans to attend college or university in Iowa.

Angela Jackson