Truman Scholarship for Current Sophomores

Are you a current SOPHOMORE (rising junior) with outstanding public service accomplishments, a strong academic record and proven leadership ability?

Are you pasionate about public service? Are you planning graduate study to help you prepare for a career working for the public good and shaping public policy?

Learn about the TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP for 2012, the nation's most prestigious award for students strongly committed to public service and public policy!

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NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE -

2403 Marie Mount Hall

Come to one of the NSO's information workshops to learn more about the Truman Scholarship, which provides $30,000 for graduate studies, extraordinary internship opportunities, and an invaluable network for professional advancement. Phillip Hannam, now a senior in the Clark School of Engineering, was Maryland's Truman Scholarship winner last year!

TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSIONS - Please RSVP to truman@umd.edu:

Monday, September 21, 2:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Wednesday, September 23, 4:40 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Thursday, September 24, 12:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Friday, September 25, 12:30 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall

Monday, September 28, 4:30 pm- 2403 Marie Mount Hall

If you are interested but unable to attend, please let us know at truman@umd.edu.

The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Truman Scholarship will be Friday, November 20, 2009 - at that time you must be a Junior or third-year Senior to be eligible.

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TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE

Who Can Apply: US Citizens or nationals (by the date the scholarship will be awarded) - Juniors, third-year Seniors (at the time of application in autumn, 2009) - GPA of 3.4 or higher strongly recommended - All Majors

Important: All candidates for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university. The University of Maryland can nominate up to four candidates. The Maryland Nomination Deadline is Friday, November 20, 2009.

Contact The National Scholarships Office at truman@umd.edu to learn more and for assistance with the University of Maryland nomination process. Prof. Frances Lee is Maryland's faculty representative for the Truman Scholarship.

Description: The purpose of the Truman Scholarship is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in public service, and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.

Award Amount: The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in graduate study funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Scholars may defer, for up to four years, Foundation support for their graduate studies after completion of their undergraduate studies. The Truman Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development.

Service Obligation: Truman Scholars are required to work in a public service capacity of their choice for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.

UMCP CAMPUS DEADLINE: Friday, November 20, 2009 - This is the deadline for Maryland students to apply for Truman Scholarship nomination by the University of Maryland, College Park.

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Francis DuVinage, Ph.D.

Director, National Scholarships Office

2403 Marie Mount Hall

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742

Phone: (301) 314-9458

Fax: (301) 314-0085

httP://www.scholarships.umd.edu

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For more information, contact Francis DuVinage, Ph.D

Last updated: 10/18/2011