The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (for Public Service Leaders)

Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation

Amount: $30,000 (for graduate study)
Deadline: February 1 (institutional deadline earlier)
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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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.