Staley School of Leadership

The Obama Chesky Scholarship for Public Service or the Voyager Scholarship

Award details

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 program identifies students in their third year of undergraduate studies who have a passion for public service. Over the course of two years, programming will facilitate opportunities for students to refine their values-based leadership approach, build bridges across communities, and nurture their sense of curiosity as they deepen their commitment to pursuing public service careers.

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Eligibility

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:

  • Finishing sophomore year in Spring. Applicants should be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution by Fall 2024 or having two years of full time enrollment remaining before earning your Bachelor’s degree
  • Or transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their junior academic 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 future career in public service upon graduation
  • Be United States (US) citizens, US permanent residents (holders of a Permanent Resident Card), or individuals granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA)
  • 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

Application timeline

Application Deadline: March