TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC SERVICE - NationalScholarships@UMD

Dear Glorious Students:

Many of you may be eligible for this award. It is for students with “outstanding potential for making contributions to public good and public policy”! Amazing award – well worth going for!

Best to all,
Joan

NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE - www.scholarships.umd.edu - TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP



Francis DuVinage, Director - Leslie Brice, Coordinator - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



ATTENTION JUNIORS!!! Do you have outstanding public service accomplishments and goals, an excellent academic record, and clear evidence of leadership ability? Learn about the Truman Scholarship (www.truman.gov) which honors President Harry S. Truman by recognizing JUNIORS with outstanding potential for making contributions to the public good and to public policy. The Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 toward relevant graduate studies, exceptional internship opportunities and other important benefits. Prof. Margaret Pearson, Dept. of Government and Politics, is Maryland's faculty advisor for the Truman Scholarship.



WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or nationals (by March 2012) - Juniors, 3rd year Seniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher strongly recommended - All Majors – All candidates for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university: Maryland’s nomination deadline is November 23, 2011



ANNOUNCING INFORMATION SESSIONS FOR TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC SERVICE



To learn more about the Truman Scholarship and Maryland's nomination process sign up for one of our upcoming info sessions and read more below.



Monday, September 26, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Tuesday, September 27, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Wednesday, September 28, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Thursday, September 29, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Thursday, September 39, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Friday, September 30, 12:00 noon - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



Friday, September 30, 4:00 pm - 2403 Marie Mount Hall



PLEASE LET US KNOW BY EMAIL TO TRUMAN@UMD.EDU WHICH SESSION YOU PLAN TO ATTEND - SPACE IS LIMITED.



If you are interested in learning more but cannot attend these sessions, please reply to the same address listing days/times you have available.



***The deadline to apply for University of Maryland nomination for the Truman Scholarship will be FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2011.*** For more information, read the description below and contact us at truman@umd.edu

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Are you passionate about public service? Are you planning graduate study to help you prepare for a career working for the public good and shaping public policy?



Learn about the Truman Scholarship!



TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP - www.truman.gov



WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or nationals (by March, 2012) - Juniors, third-year Seniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher strongly recommended - All Majors



IMPORTANT: All candidates for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their college or university. The University of Maryland can nominate up to four highly qualified candidates. The Maryland Nomination Deadline is Friday, November 23, 2011.



CONTACT THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE AT truman@umd.edu to learn more about the University of Maryland nomination process. Prof. Frances Lee is Maryland's faculty representative for the Truman Scholarship.



DESCRIPTION: The purpose of the Truman Scholarship is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in public service, and to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.



AWARD AMOUNT: The Truman Scholarship provides up to $30,000 in graduate study funding to students pursuing graduate degrees in public service fields. Students must be college juniors at the time of selection. Scholars may defer, for up to four years, Foundation support for their graduate studies after completion of their undergraduate studies. The Truman Foundation also provides assistance with career counseling, internship placement, graduate school admissions, and professional development.



SERVICE OBLIGATION: Truman Scholars are required to work in a public service capacity of their choice for three of the seven years following completion of a Foundation funded graduate degree program as a condition of receiving Truman funds.



UMCP CAMPUS DEADLINE: Friday, November 23, 2011 - This is the deadline for Maryland students to apply for Truman Scholarship nomination by the University of Maryland, College Park.