The Truman Scholarship

The Truman Scholarship seeks juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service. The scholarship supports graduate or professional study, leadership training and fellowship with other scholars who are committed to making a difference through public service.

• Campus Deadline: Nov. 15
• External Deadline: February 

• U.S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
• Must be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor's degree with junior-level academic standing or have senior-level standing in third year of college enrollment.
• Commitment to a career in public service.
• Strong record of leadership, public and community service.
• Able to attend the Truman Scholars Leadership Week.

Apply on the Truman Scholarship website.

The Truman Scholarship is by nomination through the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships. A committee of UB staff and faculty will review applications to shortlist candidates for interviews, and select up to four campus nominees.  Campus nominees will work with advisors in preparation for the regional finals in March.