Michael Wightman

2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

Michael Wightman is dedicated to improving health care and educational support for populations with neurodevelopmental differences. This interest is driven by his experience directing tutoring programs, healthy cooking initiatives, and life skills programs for neurodivergent students.

Hometown : Wayland, MA

Institution : Northwestern University

Major : Neuroscience

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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.