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Harry S. Truman Scholarship

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The Harry S. Truman Foundation awards the Truman Scholarship, a merit based grant of up to $30,000, to eligible juniors who wish to pursue graduate studies in preparation for a career in government, the non-profit sector, or the public sector. Students must be enrolled full-time in a four-year institution and must be U.S. citizens or nationals. Recipients of the Truman Scholarship must also complete a service requirement for three of the seven years following the completion of a graduate degree program.

Award / Eligibility Details:

Grants of up to $30,000 offered to pursue graduate studies. Candidates must apply in their junior year of college.

Deadline: Early February each year

Academic Level: Graduate;Post-Undergraduate;Undergraduate

Type/Purpose: Graduate School Funding;Public Service Program

Field of Study: Business;Education / Teaching;Public Affairs / Policy;Social Sciences;STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

Location: United States

Citizenship eligibility: US Citizen;US National

Special Circumstances:

For more information: http://www.truman.gov/