2026 ATHENA Scholarship Application

Anchorage ATHENA 2026 Scholarship Application
Calling all young women who want to join the next generation of business innovators!

Anchorage ATHENA Society Camp Scholarships
The Anchorage ATHENA Society, a program of the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, offers camp scholarships to local young women residing in Anchorage, who are finishing their Freshman, Sophmore, or Junior year of high school in 2026, for an opportunity to learn leadership skills, to learn about innovation, start-ups, entrepreneurship and gain business expertise.
- Discover how your interests translate into enterprise and independence
- Meet successful entrepreneurs and business owner
- Get hands-on experience
- Apply your new skills and experience to the next steps in your life – in school, in business, in the world.
The Anchorage ATHENA Society will award scholarships to the Oregon Business Academy at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Oregon. Transportation is furnished, thanks to Alaska Airlines and the Anchorage ATHENA Society. Tuition and lodging are included in the scholarship. The scholarship recipients will also be provided with a cash stipend from Soroptimist International of Anchorage. Eligible applicants are high school girls who:
- Who are finishing their Freshman, Sophmore, or Junior year of high school in 2026 who live in the Anchorage area (Anchorage, Eagle River/Chugiak and Girdwood)
- Attend high school in Anchorage: public, private, or homeschool.
The application period for 2026 scholarships is open until Monday April 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Note: Scholarships include admission to the camps, transportation, lodging, and a cash stipend.
ATHENA Society Scholarship Application Form

Application MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5 PM April 6, 2026
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email Address*
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Name of Parent or Guardian*

First NameLast Name
Parent or Guardian email address*
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Parent or Guardian cell phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
School*
Grade at Time of Application*
Teacher or Mentor Reference*

First NameLast Name
Teacher or Mentor Email Address*
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Teacher or Mentor Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
BUSINESS RELATED CLASSES AND EMPLOYMENT HISTORY*

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WORK AWARDS, ACHIEVEMENTS, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION *

0/250
EXTRA-CIRRICULAR ACTIITIES AND INTERESTS AND SCHOOL AWARDS*

0/250
WHAT SPARKED YOUR INTEREST IN BUSINESS?*

In 1-2 paragraphs, describe what sparked your interest in business0/250
WHAT TRAITS OR ABILITIES WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL AT BUSINESS CAMP?*

In 1-2 paragraphs, describe the traits or abilities that will make you successful at one of these Business Camps.0/250
Your High School Transcripts*

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If you have any questions about the application, please email Mary Knopf. Any technical difficulties with the application, please email Stephanie Kesler.
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Anchorage ATHENA 2026 Scholarship Application

Calling all young women who want to join the next generation of business innovators!

ATHENA Society Scholarship Application Form