Truman Scholarship: For juniors committed to public service leadership

The Truman Scholarship recognizes exceptional readiness for a career in government or public service. Truman Scholars receive up to $30,000 for graduate studies, participate in leadership development programs, and have special opportunities for internships and employment with the federal government. There's also a significant cohort experience for Truman Scholars including leadership seminars and government or nonprofit internships.

One additional information session will be held for interested students:

  • Friday, Nov. 6, at noon ET via Zoom—register here with your JHU email address

Eligibility is limited to juniors, but first-years and sophomores are also encouraged to attend. The campus pre-application deadline for the Truman Scholarship is 9 a.m. ET Monday, Nov. 16. If you have questions, please contact Dr. Miller at jemiller@jhu.edu.