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.

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.

Application deadline: June 14, 2022 @ 3:00 pm Central

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.
• Either: 1) finishing sophomore year in Spring 2022, or 2) 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 citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).

LEARN MORE

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