WEST DES MOINES — Forty Iowa students have been selected as 2026 recipients of the Athene Game Changer Scholarship. Abigail Tollefson, of State Center, became a First Year recipient of the Athene Game Changer Scholarship.

Funded by the Athene Charitable Foundation, the scholarship supports Iowa residents who plan to attend an accredited college or university in Iowa. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, work experience and financial need.

“The Athene Game Changer Scholarship recipients have already shown leadership, hard work and a commitment to their community,” said Kristi Kaye Burma, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Athene. “We are proud to support these students as they pursue their dreams and take the next step toward becoming tomorrow’s game changers.”

Education is a key focus of Athene’s community giving. Since 2021, Athene has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships to students across the state.