The Obama Foundation is excited to announce the launch of applications for the Voyager Scholarship, The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the Voyager Scholarship provides college students with last-dollar financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers.
The two-year scholarship program for U.S.-based students in their junior and senior years of college offers unique opportunities for those who are committed to pursuing careers that serve the public and their communities. Please take a moment to learn more about the Voyager Scholarship.
Applications are now open until Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM CT.
Undergraduate students entering their junior year of college in Fall 2023 at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States are encouraged to apply. Students from two-year and four-year colleges are 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 Voyage, and a Fall Summit to meet up with their fellow Voyagers and the broader Obama Foundation community.
The Voyager Scholarship includes:
· Up to $50,000 in financial aid: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college.
· Summer Voyage: Students will receive a $10,000 stipend and Airbnb credit to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college.
· Fall Summit: Students will be invited each fall to a summit to help define and inspire their public service journey.
· Network of leaders: Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders. This network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields. After graduation, they will join the Obama Foundation’s global community, providing them with Foundation resources and programming.
· 10-year travel stipend: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 Airbnb travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000. This will allow students to continue to broaden their horizons and forge new connections throughout their public service careers.
For more information, including eligibility requirements, please see our frequently asked questions page.
Apply now.
Applications close on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 3:00 PM CT.
