The Truman is a $30,000 award for graduate/professional study for students who want careers in public service at a leadership level. Students interested in learning about the Truman should check out the website generally: www.truman.gov and review the sample application: http://www.truman.gov/sample-application-forms/
Students wishing to apply should reach out to Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu for a short conversation about eligibility and access to the online application.
Note: References ARE REQUIRED for the campus nomination. You must submit at least 3, but you can submit more. The letters are very specific to certain qualities about you and to experiences you write about in your application.
You can find more information on the letters of reference on this page. http://www.truman.gov/guidance-letters-recommendation/
Please contact Beth Powers at bpowers@uic.edu with any questions.
