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Illinois Students Win Voyager Scholarship for Community Impact

10/4/2025

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Danielle Mitchell of the University of Illinois and two Illinois students earned the Voyager Scholarship.
The Voyager Scholarship provides up to $50,000 for education, a $10,000 stipend, and Airbnb credits.
Mitchell aims to improve food access in underserved communities through food systems.
Lillian Hertel of Fordham University is Fordham's first Voyager recipient; she will work in climate law in Norway.

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Story summary

Danielle Mitchell of the University of Illinois and two Illinois students earned the Voyager Scholarship.
The Voyager Scholarship provides up to $50,000 for education, a $10,000 stipend, and Airbnb credits.
Mitchell aims to improve food access in underserved communities through food systems.
Lillian Hertel of Fordham University is Fordham's first Voyager recipient; she will work in climate law in Norway.