Apply Now! The Voyager Scholarship (The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service)

Apply Now! The Voyager Scholarship (The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service)

Shaping the next generation of public service leaders

An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges together.

The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Airbnb CEO, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.

This scholarship gives college students financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

• Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States in Fall 2022. Eligible students are:
  1. Finishing sophomore year in Spring 2022
  2. Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their 2022-2023 junior academic year
• Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
• Have demonstrated a commitment to public service
• Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation
• Be a United States (US) citizen, US permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)

Applicants must plan to pursue a career in public service—what does that mean?

We have a broad definition of public service, which includes careers in government, non-profits or the private sector. A career in public service includes a range of occupations—from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts—all committed to solving our biggest challenges together.

When will participants be notified of their selection and when will the program begin?

Selected Voyagers will be notified in August and the program will begin in September 2022.

Application Daedline: 14th  June, 2022

Please click on the link below to read more and apply:

https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/?sfmc_s=0033600001bcXbnAAE&utm_source=crm&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p44%20scholarshipemail_051322#full-requirements-list