| The Voyager Scholarship, administered by the Obama Foundation and supported by AIRBNB founder Brian Chesky, supports students planning careers in public service by providing up to $50,000 for college costs AND transformative travel experiences. Application deadline: April 1, 2025 (the application is open – click here for more information Benefits of the Voyager Scholarship:Financial aid up to $50,000: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in “last dollar” financial aid to cover remaining tuition and/or living costs for their junior and senior years of college.Students will design their own summer voyage between their junior and senior year of college with a budget of $10,000.10-year travel stipends: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000.Access to annual Summit Meetings Eligibility: to apply for Voyager Scholarships students must:Demonstrate financial need – calculated similarly to FAFSABe finishing their sophomore year in Spring 2025Plan to enroll full-time as a junior in Fall 2025.Have two more years of full-time enrollment remaining before earning graduate degreeHave a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalentHave demonstrated a commitment to public servicePlan to pursue a career in public service upon graduationAble to commit to fully participating in once per month programmingBe a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA). Learn more – sign up here for access to our ELMS Resource Site for the Voyager Scholarship! |
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