The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards $30,000 merit-based scholarships to college students who wish to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service.

MISSION STATEMENT:
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; and
* to provide them with financial support for graduate study, leadership training, and fellowship with other students who are committed to making a difference through public service.

• visit www.truman.gov for additional information

Students must be nominated by the Faculty Representative at their college or university. BGSU's representative is Dr. Paul Moore, University Honors Program Director. Qualified applicants will be sent an email and should schedule an appointment to meet with him.

In the endorsement process, Dr. Moore will review application materials, conduct interviews, and select BGSU’s nominees. Endorsement application deadline is December 15, 2007.

For more information contact the Honors Program office at 419-372-8504.