Description: Founded in 1975 as a living memorial to our thirty-third President, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation provides up to $30,000 for the graduate education and professional development of outstanding young people committed to public service leadership. The Foundation is bipartisan and defines public service broadly as working for the common good.  Students in a wide variety of academic fields are encouraged to apply. 

Eligibility: 

Academics: Most successful applicants have a strong academic record. He/She is U.S. Citizen,and is a Junior standing with full-time enrollment. Extensive record of public service and leadership as well.

How to apply:  Truman applicants should refer to the ONSF Canvas site for full, detailed instructions. 

1.Three letters of recommendation

2.Fill out the Truman Application on the Truman website to upload to our U-M application system, which includes question categories: Awards and Leadership, Public Service, Graduate Studies & Beyond, and Policy Proposal

3.U-M Transcript

More info: https://lsa.umich.edu/onsf/scholarships/united-states/truman-scholarship.html