Student Scholarship Search

If you can put a check beside each of the following statements, you should be a strong candidate for a Truman Scholarship. If more than two do not apply, the Truman Scholarship is probably not right for you. LEGAL REQUIREMENTS (must be met) * At the time I apply, I will be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level academic standing; I have senior-level standing in my third year of college enrollment; or I am a senior and a resident of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, or a Pacific Island. Note: Students who have completed their bachelor's degree or are already attending graduate school are not eligible for the Truman Scholarship. * I am a U.S. citizen (or a U.S. national from a Pacific Island) or I expect to receive my citizenship by the date the Scholarship will be awarded. CAREER AND GRADUATE STUDY INTERESTS * I hope to be a "change agent," in time, improving the ways that government agencies, nonprofit organizations, or educational institutions serve the public. * There are conditions in our society or the environment which trouble me. * I want to work in government, education, the nonprofit sector, or the public interest/advocacy sector to improve these conditions. * I am comfortable committing to work in public service for three of the first seven years after I complete a Foundation-funded graduate degree. * I would like to get a master's degree, a doctorate, or a professional degree such as a law degree or a Master of Public Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Social Work, Master of Education, Master of Public Policy, or Master of International Affairs. COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACADEMIC RECORD * I have participated extensively in two or more of the following sets of activities: o Student government and/or campus-based extracurricular activities o Community service-related activities that were not organized by my school or by my fraternity/sorority o Government internships, commissions or boards, advocacy or interest groups, nonpartisan political activities, or military/ROTC o Partisan political activities and campaigns * I have been involved with organizations or activities related to my career interests. * I have demonstrated some of my leadership potential. * I have high grades and a sufficiently strong curriculum to gain admittance to a first-rate graduate institution. * I read regularly a good national newspaper and a thoughtful periodical. * I have had one or more courses relating to my career interests. GENERAL * I would appreciate external affirmation of my values and goals. * I would like to become associated with Truman Scholar "change agents." * I am capable of analyzing a public issue in my intended career area and presenting my findings in a one-page memo to a government official who could take action. * I am willing to prepare an outstanding application and policy proposal under the supervision of my Truman Faculty Representative. * I believe I could hold my own in a challenging interview conducted by a panel of prominent public servants, educators, and former Truman Scholars. * I could use $30,000 to continue my education.