The Obamas and Brian Chesky Announce the Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Today, President and Mrs. Obama and Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, announced the Voyager Scholarship. Funded by a $100 million personal contribution from Chesky to the Obama Foundation, the scholarship gives college students financial aid to help alleviate the burden of college debt, meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support them throughout their careers.
I’m honored to work with President @BarackObama and @MichelleObama on the Voyager Scholarship https://t.co/kgFggXaNmG
— Brian Chesky (@bchesky) May 16, 2022
The Voyager Scholarship is a two-year program for students in their junior and senior years of college from across the United States who are committed to pursuing careers that serve the public and their communities. Voyagers will receive:
- Up to $50,000 in financial aid: Students will receive up to $25,000 per year in financial aid for their junior and senior years of college
- Summer Voyage: A $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience between their junior and senior year of college.
- 10-year travel stipend: After graduation, Airbnb will provide the students with a $2,000 travel credit every year for 10 years, totaling $20,000 to allow them to continue to broaden their horizons and forge new connections throughout their public service careers.
- Network of leaders: Throughout the program, students will be invited to an ongoing speaker series, giving them access to a network of leaders. This network of leaders will expose them to new areas of service and innovations happening in their fields.
To learn more about the scholarship and how to apply, you can read the full announcement visit voyager-scholarship.obama.org.
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