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.

Regional Review Panels

Find information on dates, panelists and locations

Regional Review Panels