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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. The Truman Foundation defines public service as employment in the government at any level, uniformed services, public interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or education organizations, public and private schools, and public service-orientated nonprofit organizations. 

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: November (Internal); February (External)

Benefits: 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

91ÖÆƬ³§ Supported Award: This means that the Fellowships Office offers information sessions/handouts and/or other programming to assist you with your application.

Nomination: Yes; Please contact the Office of National Fellowships.

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