Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service A two-year leadership development and scholarship program for students interested in pursuing public service careers that includes exposure to travel and connections to a network of leaders.

The Obama Foundation is excited to announce the launch of applications for the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service.
An increasingly globalized world needs young leaders who can bridge divides and help solve our biggest challenges. The Voyager Scholarship was created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, Co-Founder and CEO of Airbnb, to help shape such leaders. Even though they come from different backgrounds, President Obama and Brian both believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation, which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.

Current college sophomores who plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited college or university in the United States in Fall 2025 are encouraged to apply. Students from two-year colleges are also eligible.

From up to $50,000 in financial aid for “last dollar” expenses to a $10,000 stipend and Airbnb credit for a work-travel summer experience and a Fall Summit to meet up with fellow scholarship recipients and the broader Obama Foundation community, there is a laundry list of reasons we hope you’ll spread the word about this scholarship. Learn more about the Voyager Scholarship through the QR code below.

Email Voyagers@obama.org for more information!
Application Period: January 23 – April 1, 2025

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