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Truman Scholarship

For Juniors Planning Graduate Study Leading to Careers in Government or Public Service

Outstanding UCLA juniors interested in a career in government or public service are invited to apply for a Truman Scholarship.

Award:
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation will award 65 merit-based educational scholarships to college juniors throughout the United States. A Truman Scholarship provides $30,000 ($15,000 for the first year of graduate study and $15,000 for the final year of graduate study).

Eligibility:
In order to be considered for UCLA nomination you must:

1) Be a junior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree during the 2007-08 academic year. "Junior" means a student who plans to continue full-time undergraduate study and who expects to receive a Bachelor's Degree between December 2008 and August 2009
2) Have demonstrated leadership ability, be committed to a career in government or public service, and plan to attend graduate school to prepare for a public service career
3) Have a 3.6 overall GPA or better
4) Be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. national

Further Information: Available at the Truman Scholarship website or at Honors Programs, A-311 Murphy Hall.

Application for nomination:

Application for Nomination

UCLA Campus Deadline:

Tuesday, November 27, 2007 by 4pm