At 12 years old, University of Delaware student Jacqueline Means set out to make science fun and encourage girls in her community.

A decade later, that same drive to open doors in STEM has taken her from local classrooms to national recognition, and now, to the world stage. Means has been selected to receive an Obama–Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service, a $50,000 honor supporting students dedicated to the public good.

As a Voyager Scholar, Means will take her advocacy for girls in STEM to a global level. She joins 100 college juniors nationwide chosen for a two-year fellowship program designed to expand young leaders’ horizons through international travel, mentorship and real-world experience in public service.

The Voyager Scholarship was created by former President Barack and

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