The McKay Global Citizen Scholarship is designed for the Athena student who can best demonstrate an interest in and intention to promote the concept of social justice at a city, state, national, and/or global level. Because students that study abroad become many of our world's future leaders, it is extremely important that these students consider ways to become globally competent citizens. The recipient of this award must demonstrate an initiative to give back to society, an awareness of global community, and an intent to apply the skills and lessons learned abroad to his/her future endeavors.

In order to apply, each student should construct a 500 word essay that outlines his/her interest in social justice and service programs, any previous experience with similar initiatives, as well as a description of how the skills and lessons learned abroad will be applied to future endeavors that will contribute to the betterment of society.

• No minimum GPA requirement
• In order to be eligible for the scholarship, student must be accepted into an Athena semester or year-long study abroad program

The Benander Academic Scholarship is designed for the Athena student who can best demonstrate a true "love of learning" in his/her major area of study, and superior academic abilities. The recipient of this scholarship can be from any academic discipline, but must be able to show a strong, demonstrated passion and success in his/her field of interest.

In order to apply, each student should construct a 500 word essay that demonstrates a love of learning, academic strengths that extend beyond (but including) the major area of study, a detailed description of the student's future professional endeavors, and a list of extracurricular activities (honor societies, leadership positions, awards, etc.).

• 3.5 minimum GPA required
• Junior status or higher
• In order to be eligible for the scholarship, student must be accepted into an Athena semester or year-long study abroad program

The Penny Scholarships are available to students studying abroad at specific Athena campuses overseas. For the 2008-2009 academic year, students studying at the Rome, Italy, Tuscania, Italy and/or the Sydney, Australia campuses are eligible to apply for the Penny Scholarships.

In order to apply, each student should construct a 500 word essay that outlines why he/she has selected the specific program location that they have (Tuscania, Rome or Sydney), what unique offerings the student feels the program will offer them, and details about what the student expects to gain from studying at this specific campus and location.

• No minimum GPA requirement
• In order to be eligible for the scholarship, student must be accepted into an Athena semester or year-long study abroad program

Students interested in this scholarship must, in the opinion of the selection committee, have demonstrated the personal qualities that would identify them as prospective leaders of quality.

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