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The Harry
S. Truman Scholarship Foundation was created by Congress as a federal
memorial to our 33rd President. The Truman Foundation awards $30,000
scholarships to 75-80 junior-level students at four-year colleges and
universities.
"Present Scholars, Future Leaders." Washington Post, August 28, 2006. "I can easily see tomorrow's Cabinet members, elected representatives, nonprofit directors -- even presidents,the former secretary of state said. Madeleine K. Albright is talking about the 2006 Truman scholars -- a group of 75 young men and women she believes are destined for success.
Requirements
The Truman Foundation seeks candidates who:
- Have extensive records of public and community service.
- Are committed
to careers in government or elsewhere in public service.
- Have outstanding
leadership potential and communication skills.
- Scholars selected are required to work in public service for at least three of the seven years following graduate studies.
Students may not apply directly for the Truman Scholarship; they must
apply through the Hinckley Institute of Politics. The University of
Utah is a Truman Honor Institution because of its considerable success
in nominating students. 24 students from the University of Utah have
been named Truman Scholars.
Application FOrm & Deadline
- In order to obtain access to the application, the Hinckley Institute must submit your name to the Truman Foundation. Please e-mail your full name, e-mail address, and complete home address to cmcbeth@hinckley.utah.edu to gain access to the application. After we have submitted your name to the Truman Foundation you will receive an e-mail with instructions for accessing the application.
- Application Deadline: January 4, 2008
For More Info
Previous Recipients
2007: Bryson B. Morgan
2000: Jeffrey Merchant
1997: Brigham Daniels
1993: Craig Schultz
1992: Trevor Reeve
1991: Heidi M. Gurgel
1990: Kirk L. Jowers
1990: Janice Ugaki
1989: Stephen Owens
1989: Sara Wilson
1988: Flynn Andrizzi
1986: Ned Stringham
1985: Meredith Moss
1984: Patrick Salazar
1983: Cornell Clayton
1983: Edwin Carl Olsen IV
1982: Brian Hatch
1982: Ewen Wang
1980: Anthony Hurtado
1979: Carolyn Grow Dailey
Give Back to the Hinckley Institute
The Hinckley Institute of Politics has opened doors to successful careers in the public and private sectors for over 4000 former interns and scholarship winners. Help provide opportunities to current students by giving back to the Hinckley Institute.
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