General Questions
»	What is the Truman Scholarship Foundation?
»	Who are Truman Scholars?
»	What types of jobs do previous Trumans now hold?
»	How does the Foundation define "public service"?
»	Is there a service requirement for the Truman Scholarship?
»	How many students participate in the competition each year?
»	How do I apply for a Truman Scholarship?
»	Who is the Faculty Representative at my institution?
»	How are the Scholarships distributed among the states and other jurisdictions?
Scholarship Benefits
»	What benefits do Truman Scholars receive?
»	Are there benefits for those not selected as Truman Scholars?
»	What happens if I win both the Truman and another fellowship?
»	May Truman Scholars work for a few years before graduate school?
»	I am somewhat unsure about my graduate school plan. If I am selected, may I change my plan?
»	Can Truman funds be used for the senior year of college?
»	Can Truman funding be used for study abroad?
Eligibility Requirements
»	What are the primary criteria for selection?
»	Are there any degrees or fields of study that are given priority?
»	Does the Foundation prefer people who want to provide direct services? Or does it prefer people with broader policy orientations?
»	I want to spend my career working in local politics or government. Will this hurt my prospects?
»	Does the Foundation care about my political affiliation?
»	Must candidates be U.S. citizens?
»	Is financial need a consideration?
»	How important is the public service record?
»	How important are grades?
»	Is a student who is a junior (in his or her third year of college), but a senior in credits, still eligible?
»	There has never been a Truman Scholar from my school. Do I have a chance?
»	Many Truman Scholars come from private institutions. Do candidates from public schools have the same chance of being selected?
»	Are nontraditional, reentry, or transfer students ever selected?
»	Are students participating in junior year abroad or five year degree programs eligible?
»	Is the Truman Scholars Leadership Week a required event?
»	How difficult is it to get my institution's nomination?
»	Can a candidate apply more than once?
Preparation
»	How should I prepare for the Truman competition?
»	How much time and effort do those who become Truman Finalists spend on the process?
»	The application looks straightforward. Why do candidates spend so much time on preparation?
»	How can I devote so much time to the application and still be involved in my activites?
»	What should I do if my Fac Rep is not able to work closely with me?
The Selection Process
»	How are Truman Scholars selected?
»	Does the Foundation provide any travel assistance to Finalists?
»	What are the most unusual aspects of the Truman competition?
»	What are the least-liked aspects of the Truman selection process?
»	What can I expect from the interview?
»	What does the panel look for?
»	Why is the interview confrontational?
»	How do Finalists feel after the interview?