University of Washington-Seattle Campus (out-of-state)

Award Amount: Up to $30,000 Description: The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - the federal memorial to our thirty-third President - awards merit-based scholarships to college students who plan to pursue careers in government or elsewhere in public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, participate in leadership development activities, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. Eligibility: To be eligible for consideration, you must be: -a full-time junior-level student at a four-year institution pursuing a bachelor's degree during the 2024-2025 academic year. 'Junior' here means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a baccalaureate degree between December 2025 and August 2026, or a student in their third year of collegiate study who expects to graduate during the 2024-2025 academic year; -nominated by the Truman Scholarship Faculty Representative at their institution; -in the upper quarter of their class; and -a United States citizen or a United States national from American Samoa. A strong candidate for the Truman Scholarship meets the above eligibility requirements and also: -has an extensive record of public and community service; -has outstanding leadership potential and communication skills; and -is committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service, as defined by the Foundation. The Foundation defines public service as employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public-interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service-oriented nonprofit organizations.