Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Scholarship Value: $30,000
Awards Available: 62

The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for students interested in public service. The scholarship provides $30,000 for the graduate school of the Scholar's choice, extensive programming and mentorship opportunities, a direct hiring authority with the federal government and the ability to apply for additional matching funds with our graduate school partners.

What are the eligibility requirements?

Candidates must be US Citizens, currently engaged in study at an accredited US-based institution, graduating within the time established by the Foundation and planning on a career in public service.

Candidates must be:

  • US Citizens, US National residents of American Samoa, or expecting their citizenship by the date of the award;
  • Currently enrolled at a US-based accredited institution;
  • In their 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. Schools are limited to four nominees plus three additional transfer nominations; and,
  • 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.

Candidates can be:

  • pursuing any major likely to lead to a public service career;
  • any age;
  • interested in any graduate degree other than the MBA; and,
  • considering either domestic or international programs for their graduate education.

How do I get started?

In order to formally apply, students must be nominated by their institution in a process conducted by the Truman Advisor. The process may vary from institution to institution. Please contact the Advisor at your institution as soon as possible as several schools have early deadlines. A listing of Advisors is available under Find an Advisor.

How do I get access to the application?

Your Advisor will need to register you to use the on-line system. You can also see sample forms in the Advice and Guidance section.

What is the deadline for the application?

Applications are due, by 11:59 pm in your time zone, on the first Tuesday in February.  Your school may have an earlier deadline; please consult with your Advisor.

Important Dates

Please review these dates before applying. These dates are firm; the Foundation will not accommodate requests for changes to these dates.

  • Truman Application Deadline: February 6, 2024
  • Submit materials by 11:59 pm, your time zone
  • Foundation Confirms Receipt of Materials by: February 12, 2024
  • Finalists Notified: February 18, 2024
  • Finalist Confirmation Due: February 22, 2024
  • Must be received by 9:00 am ET
  • Finalist Posting: February 23, 2024
  • Regional Review Panels: March 2024 through early April 2024
  • Scholar Posting: April 19, 2024
  • Truman Scholars Leadership Week: May 21-26, 2024

Please consult Regional Review Panels for a more detailed listing of our interview dates and locations. Candidates must attend the interview date that corresponds to the home address provided in their application.

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