Stillwater Student Earns Obama-Chesky Scholarship
Cody Moss, an Oklahoma State University student, was named a recipient of the public service award in September 2026.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Financial Aid
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In September 2026, Oklahoma State University student Cody Moss was selected as a recipient of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service. The award aims to foster the next generation of leaders through financial support and professional development.
Why it matters
Created by Barack and Michelle Obama along with Brian Chesky, the program supports college students entering their junior year who are committed to public service. Recipients gain access to networking, travel resources, and professional mentorship to advance their careers.
The scholarship provides up to $25,000 in annual financial aid, a $10,000 stipend for travel, and $4,200 in Airbnb travel credits. The program is limited to 100 students per year.
The players
Cody Moss
He is an Oklahoma State University student and the recipient of the Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service.
Barack Obama
He is the 44th President of the United States and a co-founder of the Voyager Scholarship program.
Michelle Obama
She is a former First Lady of the United States and a co-founder of the Voyager Scholarship program.
Brian Chesky
He is the CEO of Airbnb and a co-founder of the Voyager Scholarship program.
The details
Moss plans to use his Summer Voyage to explore Native healthcare, highlighting the eight-year lifespan gap faced by Native populations. His immersive work-travel research will take him to Arizona, Alaska, New Zealand, and Australia.
Timeline
Cody Moss was named a scholarship recipient in September 2026.
Culture Shift
This project reflects a growing trend of utilizing international exchange programs to address systemic disparities in domestic healthcare. It positions the student's research within a broader societal shift toward prioritizing health equity for marginalized populations.
Students at Oklahoma State University can utilize this scholarship to fund public service research and international travel. The program requires recipients to design an immersive Summer Voyage, affecting how students plan their professional development.
The takeaway
The Voyager Scholarship offers a template for students to turn academic interests into hands-on public service initiatives. By securing this funding, students can bridge the gap between classroom theory and on-the-ground global research.
Further reading
For more on educational funding opportunities, visit Stillwater Financial Aid.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cherokeephoenix.
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