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Harry S Truman Scholarship

Harry S Truman Scholarship

Applicable For:

College Junior

Max Award Amount:

$30,000

Application Deadline:

07/02/2024
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About This Scholarship

Are you enthusiastic about public service? If so, consider applying for the Harry S. Truman scholarship. Juniors in college who are interested in pursuing a career in public service and intend to continue their education beyond the undergraduate level are eligible to apply for this award. The Truman Foundation, an organization devoted to fostering the future of government service leadership in the United States, is responsible for providing funding for the scholarship. Many individuals who have been awarded scholarships have gone on to hold public office, work as prosecutors and public defenders, serve as heads of non-profit organizations, and teach at educational institutions. The charity gives out about sixty academic scholarships each year.

Eligibility Criteria For Harry S Truman Scholarship

  • Enrollment: Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students or rising seniors graduating at an accredited four-year institution in the upcoming academic year.
  • GPA: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) at the time of application.
  • Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals or be expected to receive citizenship or nationality by the date the scholarship is awarded.
  • Residency: Applicants must either be permanent residents of a U.S. territory or citizens of the Freely Associated States.
  • Leadership: Applicants must demonstrate leadership potential through their academic records, extracurricular activities, and leadership experiences.
  • Public Service: Applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, as evidenced by their academic and extracurricular activities. This can include community service, political activism, and volunteer work.
  • Nomination: Applicants must be nominated by their college or university. Each institution may nominate up to four applicants per year.
  • Application: Applicants must submit a complete application, including essays, transcripts, and letters of recommendation, by the deadline specified by the Truman Scholarship Foundation.

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