The Voyager Scholarship for Public Service
Award: $25,000 per year/up to $50,000 for two years
Category: Other Scholarships
We anticipate that 100 Juniors will receive a scholarship, with the option to renew as Seniors, and we aim to scale up to add greater numbers of Juniors in later years. 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. This last-dollar approach builds on other financial aid programs and helps ensure the students can pursue a career in public service and are not constrained by crushing student debt.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria:
1. Plan to enroll full-time in their junior year of study at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States.
2. Finish their sophomore year. Applicants will be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution OR transferring from a two-year to a four-year college for their junior academic year.
3. Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
4. Have demonstrated a commitment to public service.
5. Plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation.
6. Be a United States (US) citizen, US permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA).
Applicants must plan to pursue a career in public service. We have a broad definition of public service, which includes careers in government, non-profits or the private sector. A career in public service includes a range of occupations—from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts—all committed to solving our biggest challenges together.
Selection Criteria:
Application Materials/Process:
The application process includes submission of an essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and other supporting material.Additional Benefits:
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.