Purpose: The
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
was established by Congress in
1975 as the federal memorial
to our thirty-third President.
The Foundation awards scholarships
for college students to attend
graduate school in preparation
for careers in government or
elsewhere in public service.
The activities of the Foundation
are supported by a special trust fund in
the US Treasury.
Eligibility: Applicants must
be U.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals.
They must be full-time matriculated
juniors with a high A- grade-point
average. Applicants must demonstrate
extensive records of public and
community service, commitment
to careers in government or elsewhere
in public service and outstanding
leadership potential and communication
skills.
Award amount and conditions: Each
Scholarship provides $30,000
for graduate study. Scholars
also receive priority admission
and supplemental financial aid
at some premier graduate institutions,
leadership training, career and
graduate school counseling, and
special internship opportunities
within the federal government.
Service Requirement: All Candidates should be aware that the Truman Scholarship has a newly instituted service requirement. Scholars selected from 2005 on are required to work in public service for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds. Scholars who do not meet this service requirement, or who fail to provide timely proof to the Foundation of such employment, will be required to repay funds received along with interest. The Foundation will have an appeals process for special circumstances.
Number offered: Between 70-75
per year. Amherst can nominate
4 candidates.
Deadline: Preliminary applications
are due in the Office of Fellowships in November.
Application materials: Preliminary
application forms are available
in the Office of Fellowships
213 Converse Hall.
Official website address: www.truman.gov
For more information:
Denise Gagnon
Fellowships Coordinator
dmgagnon@amherst.edu
413-542-2536 Fax: 413-542-8555
The Office is located in
213
Converse Hall.
The mailing address is:
Office of Fellowships
Amherst College
Amherst, MA 01002
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