Founded to highlight and empower accomplished young women between the ages of 16-28 who are pursuing a STEM education or artistic ventures, the Opterus Helen Rose STEM Award and the Opterus Valerie Ann Arts Award were inspired by the memory of one of the Opterus Founders, Janet Hawkins’ mother, Dr. Helen McKilligin, and sister, Valerie Ann Hawkins, respectively. Each of the scholarships provide $10,000 to recipients to support their studies at accredited Canadian universities or colleges.
September 17, 2021
