Harry S Truman Scholarship Program
Program Description
The Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive, merit-based award offered to U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals from Pacific Islands who wish to go to graduate school in preparation for a career in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars participate in leadership development programs and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the Federal government.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must currently be enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program, and be planning on attending graduate school to further a career in public service.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
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Students cannot apply directly for Truman Scholarships but must be nominated by a Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative from their college or university. Each institution may nominate four students. In addition, four-year colleges and universities may nominate three transfer students from two-year colleges. You can identify your school's Faculty Representative through the "Faculty Representative Locator" tool on the Truman Foundation website:
http://www.truman.gov
More detailed information about the Truman Scholarships and the application process may be found on the Foundation's website, or by calling the following information line:
202-395-7429
If you find that your institution does not have a Truman Scholarship representative, you can ask the president or a senior academic official to send a fax on institution letterhead to the Truman Scholarship Foundation to request a Faculty Representative appointment form at the following number:
202-395-6995
Managing Agency
Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation
http://www.truman.gov
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