Started by the Obamas and Brian Chesky, the CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, the Voyager Scholarship gives students with demonstrated financial need a deeper understanding of the issues they are passionate about, exposes them to new communities and perspectives, and inspires them to solve the world’s biggest challenges.
The Voyager Scholarship Program is a two-year leadership development and scholarship program. Through a transformational combination of barrier-reducing financial aid, an immersive work-travel experience, and a robust network of leaders and mentors, the Voyager Scholarship is designed to inspire, empower, and connect the next generation of leaders and equip them with the tools and resources they need to launch their careers in 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.
Applications for the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service are now open! Applications close on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time. Students should be current college sophomores with demonstrated financial need who are interested in a future career in public service. Unofficial transcripts must show a minimum 3.0 GPA.
For any questions, check out the scholarship’s FAQ page. Students can also register for a virtual info session, held weekly between mid-February to mid-March.
