Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

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DATES AND DEADLINES

Application status: Closed

Scholars receive up to $50,000 ($25,000 per 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 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or 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 society's 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.

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Campus procedure

Candidates apply directly to the Voyager Scholarship through their website. Applicants may schedule advising with the prestigious scholarships team by emailing their full availability and CV/resume.

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