Truman Scholarship
Goes By: Truman
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Deadlines
Truman Campus Deadline for Nomination Consideration
Monday, September 16, 2024
12:00 pm
About this Fellowship
Supports graduate study for students with a commitment to a career in public service who are poised to be change agents in their careers and in the world.
Applicants must have strong academic backgrounds and proven records of service and leadership (especially campus and/or community volunteer work). The Truman Foundation is truly looking for change agents.
In addition to receiving graduate scholarship funds. Truman Scholars also attend a Truman leadership week in Liberty, Missouri, and are eligible for the Truman Summer Institute in DC the summer after graduating.
Candidates must be nominated by the USC committee; USC can nominate up to 4 students annually. The campus process begins in the spring of sophomore year, and candidates work on their applications throughout the summer.
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Award Value
Up to $30,000 for graduate study in any field for those planning a career in public service, broadly defined.
Eligibility Requirements
| Requirements |
Details |
| Year(s) of Application |
Junior |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.4 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen |
| Campus Nomination Required |
Yes |
Events
Truman Getting Started
Monday, April 14, 2025
4:00 pm
Harper 320
Last updated: August 13, 2024
Other Fellowships to Consider
Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
PPIA is a fully-funded seven-week long summer program for college juniors to study at one of six Junior Summer Institutes (JSI) in areas of public service and international affairs. The JSI curriculum includes economics, statistics, domestic/international policy issues and leadership topics, all designed to sharpen the students' quantitative, analytic and communication skills. The ultimate goal of PPIA is to prepare students for graduate school in public policy, public administration, international affairs, or a related field. Full tuition at a PPIA JSI, $1,500 stipend (funding determined by each JSI), university housing and meal plan, books and course materials, minimum of a one-time $5,000 scholarship at a PPIA graduate school if admitted for a Master's degree (PPIA Fellows often receive offers above and beyond this minimum), fee waiver when applying for PPIA Graduate School Consortium members, eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses.