Harry S. Truman Scholarship • www.truman.gov
Funding, community, and intellectual/professional/personal development for change agents
Campus Nomination Application Deadline
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Thursday, December 5th, 2013
History& Mission
The Truman Scholarship Foundation’s mission 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 the 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.
Benefits& Responsibilities
Scholarships go to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service.
Up to $30,000 in support is awarded for graduate or professional school. Scholarship recipients participate in
leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the
federal government.
Process
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation works in partnership with its established academic partners and
only accepts applications submitted through the nominating office or program. STUDENTS MAY NOT APPLY
DIRECTLY TO THE PROGRAM.
Eligibility
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Full-time junior-level student
Be in the upper quarter of his or her class
U.S. citizenship or permanent residence
Have an extensive record of public and community service
Have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills
Students MUST be nominated by the Fellowship Liaison/University Honors adviser to represent Portland State
University within this national competition
Each application must include the following components:
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A completed application available here (fully-proofread, all PSU nominees MUST respond to Item 15)
an appropriately formatted Policy Proposal
Institutional nomination - This component will be written and submitted by the Fellowships Liaison in
cooperation with the Director of the Honors Program
Current PSU Transcript– Request transcript at Neuberger Hall Window. Processing time may be 7-10 days
Additional transcripts representing any graded course NOT represented on your PSU Transcript
Three recommendations -Final versions of nominee recommendations MUST be submitted to the
Fellowships Liaison (leens@pdx.edu) as a Word document AND as a signed version on letterhead as a PDF by
Jan. 7, 2013
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Leadership Abilities and Potential– Corresponds to Question 7 on the Truman Application
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Commitment to a Career in Public Service
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Intellect and Prospects for Continuing Academic Success
Campus Contact:
Leena Shrestha, National Fellowships Liaison
Call: 503 725 4005 to schedule an appointment. Bring a copy of work in progress application during the appointment.
Email: leens@pdx.edu for faculty/staff requests for recruitment materials or presentations.
http://www.pdx.edu/advising-career-services/fellowships