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. 2009 Truman Scholars will apply in the fall and attend SI in 2010.

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

Truman Scholars Leadership Week

05.25.2010

Congratulations to the 2010 Class of Truman Scholars! Truman Scholars Leadership Week will take place from May 25th to May 30th at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri.

Request for Deferral

06.15.2010

Letters of Deferral should be uploaded by this date.

Annual Report Due

07.15.2010

Annual reports should be uploaded by this date.

Employment Status Reports

07.15.2010

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.

Summer Institute Applications

09.15.2010

All applications should be to Andy Kirk by this date.

Graduate Proposals Due

12.01.2010

Graduate Proposals for those Scholars planning on using Foundation funds for the 2011 School Year should be uploaded by this date.

Summer Institute Contracts

12.15.2010

Contracts should be signed and returned by this date.

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