Question
Recently Brian Chesky has donated what amount to the
Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service?Solution
Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel. The Voyager scholarship would grant $50,000 to rising juniors, covering their tuition costs over two years as well as a $10,000 grant and Airbnb credit to fund a summer experience designed by the student. Chesky’s donation is the largest the Obama Foundation has received, tied with a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in November.
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