Ian Mathews

2025-2027 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

I plan to improve access to genetic screening and cancer prevention in rural communities in the Philippines.

Hometown: Humble, TX

Institution: Vanderbilt University

Major: Molecular and Cellular Biology, Minor in Medicine, Health, and Society

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Voyager Scholarship

The Obama-Chesky Scholarship for Public Service helps students who have a passion for helping others, experience serving in or building community, and an expansive view of what’s possible through public service.