The Harry S. Truman Foundation
Campus Application Deadline: Tuesday, November 3, 11:45.m.
Application: The scholarship application form is contained in the UW Catalyst Program at the following URL: https://catalysttools.washington.edu/webq/survey/scholarq/83616
UW Campus Nomination Application: 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.
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.
