Sample Truman Scholarship Application
You must submit your materials through the Foundation’s on-line application system. Your Faculty Rep can provide
you access to this system. This form is for reference only.
The Foundation’s website [www.truman.gov] offers guidance in completing your materials, samples of exemplary
responses, and other competition information. The application, policy proposal, and letter of recommendation forms
are available both as templates and PDF files on the website.
have read and understand the conditions of the Truman Scholarship as
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explained in the current Notes to Candidates for Scholarships and the current Bulletin of Information. I
affirm that I plan to pursue a career in public service as defined in those documents. I give permission to
officials of my institution to release transcripts of my academic record and other information requested for
consideration in the Truman Scholarship program. I understand that this application will be available only
to qualified people who need to see it in the course of their duties. I waive the right to access letters of
recommendation written on my behalf. If selected as a Truman Scholar, I agree to attend the Truman
Scholar Leadership Week and Awards Ceremony, in Liberty and Independence, Missouri. I affirm that all
of this application, including the policy proposal, is my own work for formally cited from other sources. I
affirm the information contained herein is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Legal name in full
(Print/Type)
Number, Street, and Apartment Number
Your address at school
(if different)
Number, Street, and Apartment Number
City (if studying abroad, add country)
How is permanent residence established?
(At least two must apply.)
Home address for school registration
Place of registration to vote
Family’s primary residence
School telephone
(if different)
(Check one) I am a U.S. citizen U.S. national Resident alien expecting citizenship by the date of award
Will you be studying in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, or India during the Spring semester? Yes No
Name of nominating institution
Your undergraduate major(s)
Number of college credits earned to date
Total number of credits required for graduation
Expected date to receive baccalaureate degree
Graduate degree(s) sought
11. If selected as a Truman Scholar, would you apply for the Washington Summer Institute? If yes, where would you
like to work and what issues would you like to address?
If selected as a Truman Scholar, would you apply for the Washington Summer Institute? If yes, where would you like to
work and what issues would you like to address?