Nile Mpela

2026-2028 Voyager Scholarship Recipient

Nile Mpela is passionate about strengthening Black communities by expanding access, opportunity, and mentorship for young Black men. His work focuses on closing resource gaps that limit access to educational, financial, and professional opportunities, and understanding how equitable urban planning and community investment can create healthy environments for young people.

Hometown : Brooklyn, NY

Institution : Howard University

Major : Finance

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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.