About the Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship for college juniors who have outstanding leadership potential, plan to pursue careers in public service, and wish to attend graduate school in the U.S. or abroad to prepare for their careers. The scholarship carries an award of $30,000 plus a variety of educational and leadership development opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements
Successful candidates will:

• be a current junior or have senior-level standing during their third year of college enrollment at the time of application.
• be a U.S. citizen (or U.S. national); or expect to receive U.S. citizenship by the time scholarship is awarded.
• have extensive records of public and community service which include volunteer efforts, community organizing, and/or local political involvement.
• be committed to careers in government or elsewhere in the public or not-for-profit sector as demonstrated by previous internship or work experience; 
• wish to influence public policy; 
• have outstanding leadership potential as demonstrated by elected positions in student government and clubs, organizing and implementing special programs or group projects;
• possess intellectual strength in their written, analytical  and communication skills.

Letters of Recommendation
Truman requires 3 letters of recommendation. Applicants are required to submit three Reference Request Forms by Campus Endorsement Deadline.