The Truman Scholarship awards graduate school scholarships to juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to a career in public service.
2026-2027 Deadlines:
Internal Deadline: October 26, 2026
National Deadline: February 2, 2027 by 11:59pm
Purpose:
The awards graduate school scholarships to juniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to a career in public service.
Eligibility:
In order to apply, a student must:
- be enrolled as a junior
- be a U.S. citizen
Selection criteria can be found
Nomination Process:
Oxy may nominate up to four students from the class of 2028 (plus up to three transfer students). Applicants must complete the , list three possible recommenders (on the form), and upload an unofficial transcript by October 26, 2026. Letters of recommendation are not needed until January. Please also complete the in order to be considered for Oxy evaluation.
The faculty committee will work with our nominees to finalize their applications by the national deadline.
Applicant Info Session:
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | 12pm-1pm | Virtual
Zoom recording from this info session can be found .