The Harry S. Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship

IMPORTANT DATES

• February 6 - Deadline for Foundation receipt of nominations
• February 22 - Deadline for Foundation receipt of Finalist Interview Confirmation
• February 23 - Posting of Finalists on the Foundation's website
• April 18 - Truman Scholars announced on the Foundation's website

REQUIRED NOTICES

• Privacy Act Advisory Statement. Pursuant to the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579), please be advised: Public Law 93-642 authorizes solicitation of this information that will be used to select Truman Scholars. The information may also be used to publicize your selection as a Truman Scholar. Furnishing the information is voluntary; failure to do so will prevent your consideration for a Truman Scholarship.
• Respond precisely to the application questions. Confine responses to the spaces provided.
• Briefly explain any activities, courses, or honors that readers are not likely to understand.
• In Items 2 and 3, list your activities in descending order of significance or importance (e.g., start with the one that you believe has been your most substantial contribution).
• Use Items 7-10 and 14 to reveal your values, interests, and motivation for a career in public service. The Foundation will protect sensitive information. See the website for examples of exemplary responses.
• Propose a detailed plan for study in Item 11. Name the graduate institutions of greatest interest that are likely to accept you. (Scholars may change their study plans as long as the new plans are consistent with preparation for a career in public service.)

 University Name: The University of Rhode Island