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 2026 through mid-April 2026
- Scholar Posting: April 17, 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.