Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Truman Scholarship


TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR PUBLIC SERVICE/POLICY

--Are you a Junior who is passionate about public service and making a
difference on issues you care about?


--Do you have outstanding public service accomplishments, a strong academic
record, and excellent evidence of leadership ability?

--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 (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, plus exceptional
internship opportunities and other important benefits.

WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens or nationals (by March 2017) - Juniors, 3rd year
Seniors - GPA of 3.4 or higher recommended - All Majors. ­ All candidates
for Truman Scholarships must be nominated by their university.

To learn more about the Truman Scholarship and Maryland's nomination process
please attend one of these upcoming information sessions:


Tuesday, September 20 from 12 noon to 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall –
rsvp to truman@umd.edu

Wednesday, September 21 from 12 noon to 12:30 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall
– rsvp to truman@umd.edu

Thursday, September 22 from 4:30 to 5:00 pm – 2403 Marie Mount Hall –
rsvp to truman@umd.edu

If you are interested but cannot attend on these days/times, contact Francis
DuVinage attruman@umd.edu to schedule an appointment.