Amount: $30,000 (for graduate study)
Deadline: February 1 (institutional deadline earlier)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No
About
The Truman Scholarship is a highly prestigious award for college juniors committed to public service. It provides financial support for graduate study, including an MBA with a public service focus, and leadership development.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: Competitive (usually 3.5+)
- College junior, nominated by their institution
- Demonstrated commitment to public service
- Desire to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or other public service fields (MBA with public/non-profit focus eligible)
Required Materials
- Institutional nomination
- Online application
- Essays
- Policy proposal
- Transcripts
- Recommendations
Timeline
Campus nomination in Fall. National deadline Feb 1. Finalists announced Feb/March. Scholars announced April.
Tips
This is extremely competitive. Work closely with your university's scholarship office for institutional nomination. Develop a strong policy proposal.