Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based scholarships to college juniors who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government.

Deadline: December internal deadline; February external deadline

Benefits: Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 toward a graduate degree; a fully funded Truman Scholars Leadership Week; the opportunity to participate in the Summer Institute in Washington, DC after graduation; and access to other programs as Scholars move into their careers in public service.

Eligibility: US Citizens, US National residents of American Samoa; in penultimate year of school (for candidates graduating in four years or more) or in their final year of school (for candidates graduating in three years or fewer); nominated by either their current institution of study or their former institution of study for transfer or community college applicants; planning to attend graduate school in pursuit of a career in public service. The Foundation encourages time between undergraduate and graduate school, so candidates need not commit to going immediately.

Major: Open

Fellowship Type: Undergraduate

Nomination: Yes; Contact the Fellowships Office

Website: Truman Scholarship