Voyager Scholarship Information Session Have you demonstrated a commitment to public service? Do you plan to pursue a career in public service upon graduation? Will you be a junior in Fall 2026? If so, the Voyager Scholarship is for you! Eligibility
U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or DACA recipients who are entering their junior year (will be a junior in Fall 2026), with a 3.0+ GPA and demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply. The Voyager Scholarship (Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service) is awarded to students focused on public service careers. A career in public service includes a range of occupations in government, non-profits or the private sector, from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts—all committed to solving our biggest challenges together. It provides up to $80,000 toward your education ($25,000/yr of financial aid for junior and senior year, $10,000 for a summer experience, and $2,000 annually for 10 years for travel). Learn about recent Illinois Voyager Scholars. Deadline
The priority campus deadline is March 2, 2026 at 12:00pm (noon).
The final submittal deadline is March 17, 2026. Application Preparation
If you are interested in applying, please attend our informational session: IN-PERSON Voyager Scholarship Information Session
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 3:30-4:30 pm
514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5 For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu. |