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.

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Scholarship Amount

Up to $25,000 for academic expenses during junior and senior years. Also includes a $10,000 travel stipend to be used for an immersive work-travel experience during the summer between their junior and senior years of college and up to $2,000 in travel funds per year for 10 years ($20,000)

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Eligibility

Applicants must meet ALL of the following eligibility criteria. Applicants must meet these eligibility requirements both at the time of application and enrollment for the Fall 2026 term.

Current college sophomores who 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 2026.

Eligible students are:

• Finishing sophomore year during time of application. Applicants should be considered “juniors” based on the total number of earned credits at their institution by the start of the award year 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. Students are required to upload unofficial transcripts as part of the application process.
• Have demonstrated a commitment to public service.
• Plan to pursue a future career in public service upon graduation.
• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident (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.

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Selection Criteria

In addition to eligibility above, preference may be given to applicants with no or limited prior engagement with other robust leadership programs with significant financial benefits in their undergraduate experience. Students must demonstrate financial need to be considered for the program.

Selection process: Semi-finalists notified in May. Recipients announced in July.

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