Congratulations 2024 Truman Scholars!
50 Years of Truman Scholars
President Truman’s living memorial grows each year with the selection of new Truman Scholars.
2025 Public Service Awards
In 2025, the Truman Foundation will present three awards to leaders who have distinguished themselves in public service careers and made significant contributions to the Truman community:
- Darci Vetter (NE 95) for the Elmer B. Staats Award,
- Wayne Williams (VA 85) and Hetal Doshi (AL 00) for the Joseph E. Stevens Award, and
- Walt Cooper (IN 98) for the Ike Skelton Award.
Please Join Us
We welcome all 2025 Candidates and Advisors to our Office Hours on Thursday, January 23 at 2:00 pm ET.
2024 Finalists Announced
Congratulations to the 193 students from 136 institutions who were selected as Finalists for the 2024 Truman Scholarship competition.
2023 Truman Democracy Fellows
Our Democracy Fellows program is designed for Truman Scholars who plan to run for office. The most recent class met in Washington, DC for a weekend of networking and programming.
Welcoming Senator Jerry Moran
Senator Jerry Moran has been appointed to the Board of Trustees, to occupy the seat formerly held by Senator Roy Blunt.
Senators Blunt and McCaskill Appointed Special Representatives to the Board of Trustees
The Foundation's Board of Trustees convened its annual meeting in December of 2022 and recognized both former and new members of the Board.
Give Back & Get Involved
Support young Americans who are making a difference and become part of the future of public service leadership.
Do your duty and history will do you justice.
- Harry S. Truman