The Harry S. Truman Foundation: Recognizing outstanding leadership potential, academic achievement, and the desire to pursue a career in public service.
Campus Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 11:45.m.
Application Available: The scholarship application form is contained in the UW Catalyst Program at the following URL: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/83616 Applicants will also complete the following information for the University of Washington campus nomination application process and upload them into the drop box labeling each using your first name, last name, item name: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/collectit/dropbox/scholarq/6689
- Curriculum Vitae (cv) or Activities Resume — Please include work that span high school into college activities a) awards, scholarships, publications and/or special recognitions received; b)student government, sports, publications, research, school-sponsored community service programs, Student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.; c) public service and community activities i.e. advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, environmental conservation; d) employment; and e) government activities i.e. internships, partisan political activities, ROTC/military, municipal boards & commissions; and f) travel, presentations, hobbies, etc.
- Public Policy Statement — an outline of your public policy statement that covers the a) problem statement; b) proposed solution; and c) major obstacles/implementation challenges,
- Transcript — an unofficial copy of the UW transcript. Please use the print-friendly .pdf version in MYUW,
- Recommenders — a list of three to five individuals who would speak to your a) leadership potential and abilities; b) commitment to a career in public service; and c) intellect and prospects for continuing academic success. The writer for ‘c’ must be someone who has taught you.
The Harry S. Truman offer a great opportunity to students actively involved on their campus and in their communities to receive awards up to $30,000. The Truman is open to all juniors and seniors with one year left of undergraduate work to complete beginning fall 2010 who wish to pursue graduate school in preparation for work in government and public service.
The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is:
* to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the non-profit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service; and
* to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.
Applicants for the Truman Scholarship must meet the following:
* Attend an accredited college or university.
* Be nominated by a Truman Faculty Representative.
* Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
* Be in the upper quarter of their junior class.
For more information, please see the Truman websites: http://www.truman.gov/ or the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards webpage: https://www.washington.edu/students/ugrad/scholar/scholarships/s/truman. However, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mona Pitre-Collins (mpitre@uw.edu) in the Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowship & Awards.