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Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Partial funding · undergraduate · study in United States · offered by Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Up to USD 30,000 graduate expenses; cannot duplicate other funding beyond costs. Public service for three of seven years after funded degree or repayment with interest. Funding exclusions a

Provider
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation
Host country
United States
Deadline
2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible. permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.
Funding
PARTIAL
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier

Key eligibility criteria

  • US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible.
  • permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.
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Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the Harry S. Truman Scholarship (2026)

## Award Up to USD 30,000 graduate expenses; cannot duplicate other funding beyond costs. Public service for three of seven years after funded degree or repayment with interest. Funding exclusions and conditions: See coverage and eligibility; no extra benefit inferred. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. 2027 announcement permits registration now; bulletin specifies eligibility and service obligation, dates page specifies applicant timezone. Deadline: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information Application instructions: https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • PARTIAL

Harry S. Truman Scholarship eligibility

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  • US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible.
  • permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.
  • Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required
  • Specified citizenship / settled status required. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.

Harry S. Truman Scholarship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Listed application information

      https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information

    2. 2
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible. permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    4. 4
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Harry S. Truman Scholarship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier

      Provider deadline information: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Last checked 11/2/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship?+

    US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible. permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.

    What funding does the Harry S. Truman Scholarship offer?+

    Listed funding: PARTIAL. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information Consult https://www.truman.gov/apply/applying/bulletin-information to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents are not eligible. permanent residents ineligible; Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment. Audience: Specified citizenship / settled status required Specified citizenship / settled status required. US citizens or US nationals from American Samoa; permanent residents ineligible. Full-time four-year undergraduate junior, upper quarter, institutional nomination; graduating December 2027–August 2028 or eligible accelerated third-year student; public-service commitment.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2027-02-02 23:59 applicant local timezone; campus deadline earlier. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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