The United States Congress created a trust fund for the Truman Scholarship Foundation in honor of President Truman in 1975. The Truman Foundation seeks current undergraduate juniors who will be future leaders in Federal or State government, education, non-profit organizations, or the advocacy sector so that it may offer them leadership training, fellowship with other scholars, and foster their graduate education through financial support.
Duration of Fellowship: Two lump sums regardless of duration.
Amount of Fellowship: The Truman pays $3,000 for senior year and $30,000 for graduate study. In addition to receiving financial incentives, Truman scholars are given leadership training, graduate school and career counseling, and special Federal internships. They also gain priority admission and additional financial aid at certain premier graduate schools.
Are you eligible?
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Are you a junior?
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Are you in the top 25% of your class?
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Are you a U.S. citizen?
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Have you demonstrated strong leadership skills that can be supported by a mentor/advisor?
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Can you demonstrate and support how your planned graduateeducation relatesto your long-term public service career goals?
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Do you have extensive community service?
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Do you have extensive government/public service?
What is the deadline?
January 10
