Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards juniors a scholarship to attend graduate school in the field of public service. Applicants should be pursuing traditional careers in political or policy roles, such as a leadership role in community activism or heading a nonprofit. Students pursuing meaningful change and innovation in science, technology, and the arts are also welcome to apply. Selected applicants will receive up to $30,000 for graduate school, have access to Truman Scholarship programming conducted by public policy mentors, have priority for graduate school admissions, and preferred hiring with the federal government.
The Academic Fellowships Team is here to support you through all steps of the application process. If you are interested in connecting with us to learn more, please contact us at fellowships@brandeis.edu.
Eligibility
- Junior
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
- Planning to attend grad school in pursuit of a career in public service
Application Timeline
- Intent-to-Apply Deadline: Nov. 1, 2022
- Campus Deadline: Dec. 1, 2022
- National Deadline: Feb. 1, 2023
Award
- Receive up to $30,000 for graduate school
- Access to Truman Scholarship programming conducted by public policy mentors
- Priority for graduate school admissions
- Preferred hiring with the federal government
My Advice?
“Even if you do not receive what you are applying for, it is always good experience to apply; especially for scholarships that challenge you to think ahead. Planning for the future through research required for a scholarship helps solidify your decisions about your academic journey and will make the application process for professional or graduate schools less daunting when you come to that point in your life, because you know your writing skills will have improved greatly.”
Inaara Gilani ’23