Up to $50,000 in college tuition assistance and $10,000 summer travel award for aspiring public servants at any US university.
Application Deadline
12:59AM EST
Quick facts
Academic Discipline
Arts & HumanitiesEducation
Professional (Law/Medicine/Business)
Public Service
Social Sciences
STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
Eligibility: Citizenship
U.S. Citizen, Non-US Citizen, DACA RecipientWhen to Apply
Sophomore YearCampus Nomination Required?
NoSponsoring Foundation Site
https://www.obama.org/voyager-scholarship/Description
The Voyager Scholarship seeks to encourage college students to enter careers in public service. In addition to the tuition assistance, Scholars will receive housing and $10,000 toward a summer work-travel experience during the summer after junior year, and $2,000 per year for 10 years in AirBnB credit.
Benefits
Scholarships fund up to $25,000 per year in financial aid during the junior and senior years of college. Scholars also receive a one-time summer travel stipend of $10,000 and a $2,000 AirBnB travel credit every year for 10 years. Scholars also attend a fall summit during their junior year.
Scholars also participate in professional development and community events, as well as gain access to a strong alumni network and ongoing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and advancement.
Eligibility
Students must be U.S. citizens, Permanent Residents, or DACA Recipients with demonstrated financial need, a GPA of 3.0 or above, and must be in their sophomore year of college.
Selection Criteria
- record of public and community service
- commitment to a career in public service
- financial need
- preference may be given to applicants with no or limited prior engagement with other leadership programs