The Harry S. Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate fellowship in the United States for those planning to pursue careers as public service leaders. Each year, the Truman Scholarship Foundation grants awards to 60 college juniors who are committed to public service careers and who have demonstrated leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to public service. Truman Scholars receive a $30,000 scholarship for graduate school, participate in a week-long leadership training, and have the opportunity to apply for a host of other leadership and public service opportunities reserved for Scholars. The Foundation defines public service careers as “employment in: government at any level, the uniformed services, public interest organizations, non-governmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public service oriented non-profit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment.”

Deadlines

Declare Intent to Apply:
September 27 at 5pm ET

Pre-Application:
November 8 at 5pm ET

Selection of Nominees:
Late November

Final Application:
February 4, 2025
by 11:59 pm

National Finalist Interviews:
March through mid-April

Information Sessions

Upcoming Info Sessions

TBD Spring Semester

Previously Recorded Info Sessions

Truman Scholarship Info Session – 2023

Past Wake Forest Recipients

View List of Recipients
  • Tal Feldman, 2022
  • Sarah Rudasil, 2016
  • J’Taime Lyons, 2012
  • Elizabeth “Liz” Lundeen, 2006
  • Anjali Garg, 2004
  • Jennifer Harris, 2003
  • Lindsay Littlefield, 2002
  • Jessica Posner, 2000
  • Jennifer Bumgarner, 1998
  • Megan Reif, 1995
  • Lori Fuller, 1994
  • L. Patrick Auld, 1990
  • Edward “Ted” Bilich, 1984
  • Susan Darnell Rector, 1979
  • Michael Riley, 1979
  • Neil Rector, 1978
  • Jeanne Whitman, 1977