Harry S. Truman Scholarship 2027: Up to $30,000 for U.S. College Students Pursuing Careers in Public Service

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for the Truman Scholarship is highly specific. Applicants must satisfy all of the core eligibility requirements . Academic Requirements Candidates must be full-time junior-level students at a four-year institution and must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree during the 2026–2027 academic year . For the purposes of the Truman Scholarship, “junior” generally refers to a student who: Plans to continue full-time undergraduate study; and Expects to receive a bachelor’s degree between December 2027 and August 2028 . The Foundation also recognizes students who are in their third year of collegiate study and expect to graduate during the 2026–2027 academic year. Applicants should therefore carefully compare their expected graduation date and academic standing with the Foundation’s definition before pursuing the opportunity. U.S. Citizenship Requirement One of the most important eligibility conditions is citizenship. Applicants must be: A United States citizen , or A United States national from American Samoa . The Foundation explicitly states that resident aliens, including green-card holders, are not eligible . Consequently, international students studying at U.S. universities who do not hold the required U.S. citizenship or national status cannot apply. Class Ranking Requirement Applicants must be in the upper quarter of their class . This requirement demonstrates that the Truman Scholarship is intended for students who combine public-service leadership and community engagement with st