Truman Scholarship Information Session
August 31st, 2009Opportunity
Attend information session regarding the Truman Scholarship.
Information
Meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 1st, at noon in the Honors College, 701 W. Grace Street, Room 130
The mission of the Truman Scholarship Foundation is to find and recognize college juniors with exceptional leadership potential who are committed to careers in government, the nonprofit or advocacy sectors, education or elsewhere in the public service. The Foundation provides Truman Scholars with financial support for graduate study (up to $10,000 per year for up to three years), leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service. Sophomores and freshmen interested in applying for the Truman Scholarship in the future are also invited to attend the information session.
Requirements
Candidates for the Truman Scholarship should have a 3.7 GPA or higher, strong leadership experience and a commitment to public service.
The campus deadline for the 2009 Truman nominations will be Friday, October 30 at 10am.
Contact
If it is not possible for interested students to attend one of these sessions, they should contact HonorsNSO@vcu.edu or 828-1803.
