Interested in a Career in Public Service? Strong Academics and Love Getting Involved? Consider This

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Consider applying for an Obama-Voyager Scholarship!

Obama-Voyager Scholarship (for sophomores interested in public service)

Created by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, CEO and Co-Founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship supports students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving their communities, and demonstrated an expansive view of what’s possible through public service. The scholarship offers up to $50,000 for students’ junior and senior years, a $10,000 stipend, and free housing in Airbnb listings (up to $4,200) to pursue a summer work-travel experience between junior and senior year, plus access to a powerful network of leaders and changemakers—featuring insights from current Voyagers.

A Virtual Information Session will be held on Mar 10, 2026 05:00 PM CT. Register using the link below.

Applications close on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time

Contact Prof. Jacqueline deVries for more information and support with your application.

Register for Virtual Information Session