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Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Award:

DATES AND DEADLINES

Scholarship Status:  Closed

Scholars receive up to $50,000 ($25,000/year) in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing for a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year.  Scholars also receive leadership development, attendance at the Obama Foundation Fall Summit, and $2,000 annual Airbnb travel credits for 10-years after graduation.

Eligibility:

  1. Plan to enroll full-time in junior year at a U.S. college or university in fall and have two years of full-time enrollment remaining before earning a bachelor’s degree.
  2. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or individual granted DACA status.
  3. Demonstrate financial need.
  4. Have a GPA of 3.0 or greater.
  5. Have a demonstrated commitment to public service and plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation.
  6. Able to commit to full program participation and develop an actionable Summer Voyage.

Candidate Profile:

The Voyager Scholarship seeks to develop young leaders who can bridge divides, help solve societies biggest challenges, and share a curiosity and conviction for making a positive change in the world.  The scholarship seeks students with a passion for helping others, experience serving and or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.

Website:

https://www.obama.org/programs/voyager-scholarship/

Campus Procedure:

Candidates apply directly to the Voyager Scholarship through their website.  Applicants may schedule advising with Prestigious Scholarship Advisor Scott Palmer by emailing their full availability and CV/resume.