National and International Fellowships at Brown
External Deadline April 1, 2025
Obama Voyager Scholarship Website

Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service

Fellowships

The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is for any current sophomore who shares a curiosity about addressing the big challenges of an increasingly globalized world and the conviction to make positive change. Interested 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.

  • What’s provided: financial aid to alleviate the burden of college debt, provide meaningful travel experiences to expand their horizons, and a network of mentors and leaders to support various program components that provide up to $50,000 in financial aid.
  • Location: Global 
  • Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: All
  • Program Type: Cohort, travel, experiential learning, funding for college debt
  • Duration: Summer Voyage, 10-Year Travel Stipend, Fall Summit

Eligibility

  • Current sophomores, entering their junior year of college (at the time of the voyage) at an accredited four-year college or university in the US
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • US citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients

Timeline

Campus DeadlineN/A
National DeadlineApril 1, 2025, 11:59PM CT

How to Apply

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