Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Up to $30,000 for 2-3 years of graduate study.

2019 Applications will open in fall, but you can start working on your application now.

Characteristics of Potential Truman Scholar

Thoroughly read Truman website, www.truman.gov.
Notify Aidan Beatty (aidanbeatty@pitt.edu) with your intent to apply ASAP. YOU MUST BE ENTERED INTO THE TRUMAN ONLINE APPLICATION SYSTEM before you can begin your application.
Schedule a minimum of 3 advising appointments with Aidan Beatty to discuss drafts of your application before January 8 campus deadline.
Begin research for policy proposal.
Find faculty mentor with expertise in area of your policy topic. Meet with faculty mentor for initial discussion; make additional appointment for later in November to go over your policy draft.
Seek appropriate letter writers who can speak to leadership, service, and intellect.
- Discuss your choice of letter writers with Aidan ASAP.
- Get a commitment from 3 recommendation writers who can write about you in one of three capacities; See instructions and LOR forms on https://www.truman.gov/guidance-letters-recommendation/
- Prepare recommendation packets (follow instructions on scholarships website)
- Give 3 recommendation writers SOLID draft of your application BEFORE THEY COMPLETE THEIR LETTERS.
- LOR writers should send letters via email to Aidan Beatty, aidanbeatty@pitt.edu, by December 2.

Complete application due, including 3 letters of recommendation, policy proposal, and all transcripts.

Campus interview of candidates; selection of 4 nominees (and up to 3 additional nominations for transfer students).
Campus selection committee feedback is given to nominees. Nominees continue to work on applications until final campus deadline.