Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship

Deadline: Apr 1

Eligibility: US (High School)

Description:  

The Voyager Scholarship helps students pursue careers in public service by providing access to barrier-reducing financial aid, travel experiences, a network of leaders and mentors, and programming designed to support them as they refine their vision for the type of impact they plan to make.

Voyagers will receive the following:

• Up to $50,000 in financial aid: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college. This financial aid should alleviate the burden of college debt so that students can afford to pursue a career in public service.

• Summer Voyage: President Obama and Brian come from different backgrounds but share the fundamental belief that exposure to new places and experiences broadens our horizons and redefines what we believe is possible. Voyagers are provided with a $10,000 stipend and free housing in Airbnb listings to carry out an immersive work-travel experience during the summer between their junior and senior years of college. Voyagers may travel within the United States and/or internationally and may choose to complete an internship, volunteer experience, research opportunity, or combination of these as their learning experience. These experiences will broaden their horizons and prepare them for careers in public service.

• 10-year travel stipend: After graduation, Airbnb will provide students with a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000. This will allow students to continue to broaden their horizons and forge new connections throughout their public service careers.

• Fall Summit: During their Junior Year, Voyagers may have the option to attend an in-person convening where they will engage in community building activities with fellow Voyagers, build their leadership skills, and learn from experienced leaders in public service. 

• Network of leaders: Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders. This network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields. After graduation, they will join The Obama Foundation’s global community, providing them with Foundation resources and programming.

Application Link: Apply here