For Scholars

For current and past recipients of the Truman Scholarship

The following programs and services are offered to Truman Scholars.

Truman Scholar Leadership Week
This weeklong event introduces newly selected Truman Scholars to the Truman community.

Summer Institute
The Truman Scholar Summer Institute is an annual program for Truman Scholars. SI provides the Scholars with internships, graduate level seminars, and a summer of community building in Washington, DC. 2011 Truman Scholars will apply in the fall and attend SI in 2012.

Truman-Albright Fellows Program
The Truman-Albright Fellows Program incorprates public service employment, an educational component, mentoring opportunities, and participation in a community service program. The program is funded through the generosity of the Truman Foundation President, Secretary Madeleine K. Albright.

Truman Scholars Association
All Truman Scholars are members of the Truman Scholars Association (TSA). Click here to find out more about TSA's activities.

Dates to Watch

Graduate Proposals Due

12.01.2012

Graduate Proposals for those Scholars planning on using Foundation funds for the 2013 School Year should be uploaded by this date.

Summer Institute Applications

09.14.2012

Please complete the application and e-mail the attachments (resume, writing sample) to Andrew Kirk by no later than September 14, 2012.

Summer Institute Contracts

12.14.2012

The deadline for signing a contract to participate in the Summer Institute is December 14, 2012. Contracts will be available by email to those who have been accepted into SI 2013.

Please submit your signed contract to Andrew Kirk at akirk@truman.gov or fax it to (202) 395-6995.

Truman Scholars Leadership Week

05.21.2013

Congratulations to the 2013 Class of Truman Scholars! Truman Scholars Leadership Week will take place from May 21st to May 26th at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.

Request for Deferral

06.15.2013

Letters of Deferral should be uploaded by this date.

Employment Status Reports

07.15.2013

Employment Status Reports are due for any Scholar selected after 2005 who is subject to the provisions of the Accountability Policy. Please see The Reporting Guidelines for further details.

Annual Report Due