General Questions

How does the Foundation define "public service"?

The Foundation defines "public service" as employment in government at any level, uniformed services, public interest organizations, nongovernmental research and/or educational organizations, public and private schools, and public-service oriented nonprofit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment.

 

Other Questions in General Questions
What is the Truman Scholarship Foundation?
Who are Truman Scholars?
How are the Scholarships distributed among the states and other jurisdictions?
How do I apply for a Truman Scholarship?
What types of jobs do previous Trumans now hold?
How many students participate in the competition each year?
Who is the Faculty Representative at my institution?
Is there a service requirement for the Truman Scholarship?