This scholarship program is looking for young people from every corner of the US who share a curiosity about the world and the conviction to want to make positive change within it, just like its founders. Students should have a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.

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. Eligible students are:
  1. Finishing sophomore year in Spring
  2. Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their junior academic year next year
• Demonstrate financial need - this is calculated using a similar formula to the FAFSA
• 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. The program has a broad definition of public service, which includes careers in government, non-profits or the private sector. A career in public service includes a range of occupations-from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts-all committed to solving our biggest challenges together.
• Be a United States (US) citizen, US permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)
• Program Commitment - You are able to commit to fully participating in once-per-month programming, including individual meetings with coaches and network connections, as well as developing an actionable Summer Voyage plan.

Please see eligibility full requirements for additional details & FAQs.

• 2nd Year

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• Undocumented

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. Even though they come from different backgrounds, both the President and Brian believe that exposure to new places and experiences generates understanding, empathy, and cooperation which equips the next generation to create meaningful change.

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.

The scholarship provides (see more extensive details):

• Up to $50,000 in financial aid
• A $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing for a summer work-travel experience
• 10-year travel stipend of $2,000/year
• Annual fall summit
• Network of leaders

Get details, application tips, and access the application via the program website.

Please see the very helpful FAQs, which answer most questions.

Please reach out to voyagers@obama.org for additional questions.