Congratulations 2026 Truman Scholars!

In 2026, we selected 55 outstanding college students from 48 institutions as Truman Scholars.
Arp, Patrick Austin, Faith Ba, Aminata Bartos, Gracie Bhatia, Ananya Burch, Johnathan Chow, Isabella Colon Roosevelt, Quentin Cook, Ariona DeConcini, Jackson
Congratulations 2026 Truman Scholars

Welcoming the 2026 Class of Truman Scholars

Noah Pollak Board of Trustees

Welcoming Secretary of Education Designee Noah Pollak

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2026 Finalists Announced

Congratulations to the 198 students from 136 institutions who were selected as Finalists for the 2026 Truman Scholarship competition.

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2026 Public Service Awards

In 2026, 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:

  • Aida Orenstein-Cardona (PR 93) for the Elmer B. Staats Award,
  • Mary Ellen Callahan (PA 88) for the Joseph E. Stevens Award, and
  • Seth Bodnar (PA 00) for the Ike Skelton Award.
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Thanks to all who made our 2026 Open House a success!  Please click through to watch and see a list of our upcoming webinars.

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50 Years of Truman Scholars

President Truman’s living memorial grows each year with the selection of new Truman Scholars.

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- Harry S. Truman

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