Important Dates

Please review these dates before applying. These dates are firm; the Foundation will not accommodate requests for changes to these dates.

• Truman Application Deadline: February 3, 2026
  • Submit materials by 11:59 pm, your time zone
• Foundation Confirms Receipt of Materials by: February 9, 2026
• Finalists Notified: February 16, 2026
• Finalist Confirmation Due: February 19, 2026
  • Must be received by 9:00 am ET
• Finalist Posting: February 20, 2026
• Regional Review Panels: March 2, 2026 through April 13, 2026
• Scholar Posting: April 24, 2026
• Truman Scholars Leadership Week: Late May, dates TBD

Please consult Regional Review Panels for a more detailed listing of our interview dates and locations. Candidates must attend the interview date that corresponds to the home address provided in their application.