Belle Cole, Chelmsford High School Class of 2019

Isabelle Cole, CHS Class of 2019, Receives Obama Chesky Voyager Scholarship

Salve Regina junior one of 100 recipients nationwide

From Salve Regina University Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Isabelle Cole ’24 of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, a social work major and global studies minor at Salve Regina, is one of only 100 students nationwide selected to win a Voyager Scholarship – The Obama Chesky Scholarship for Public Service. Recipients, who apply during their sophomore years, were announced publicly today.

The multi-year scholarship program, founded by former President Barack Obama together with the Obama family and Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, intends to shape the next generation of public service leaders. Winners receive up to $50,000 in “last dollar” financial aid for their junior and senior years of college, a $10,000 stipend and free Airbnb housing to pursue a summer work-travel experience.

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