Admission + Scholarships = One Application
Truman does not require a separate scholarship application for competitive scholarships, saving you the time and the hassle of finding a scholarship you qualify for. All materials that you submit with your application for admission are reviewed in the competitive scholarship selection process. Competitive scholarship selections occur December through early February. Submit your admission essay and activities list prior to December 1 for maximum consideration.
| Competitive Scholarships | Qualifications for Consideration | Award Amount(s) |
|---|---|---|
| General John J. Pershing Scholarship | Top candidates have exceptional academic and co-curricular accomplishments and are typically in the top 3% of their HS class with ACT or SAT scores in the top 3% nationally. Must be accepted by Dec. 1 for consideration. | Twelve awards annually. Covers tuition, some fees, and average on-campus room and meal plan annually, plus a one-time $4,000 study abroad stipend. Supersedes all other Truman funded awards. |
| President John R. Kirk Scholarship | Candidates have exceptional academic and co-curricular accomplishments and are typically in the top 5% of Truman applicants. Must be accepted by Dec. 1 for consideration. | Estimated at $13,000 annually for in-state students and $20,000 annually for out-of-state students. With the exception of the Bulldog Legacy Award, the Kirk Scholarship supersedes all other Truman funded awards. |
| Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship | Missouri residents who demonstrate impactful classroom, school and/or community leadership. Designed to invest in the development of tomorrow’s leaders, recognizing the value of diverse contributions in Truman’s community. | Limited number of $12,000 per year awards granted annually that assist with tuition and on-campus room and meal plan costs, plus a 4 year leadership development program. With the exception of the Bulldog Legacy Award, the Kirk Scholarship supersedes all other Truman funded awards. |
Make Your Application Stand Out
Although not required for our automatic scholarship review, to be eligible to be considered for our most highly competitive scholarships, such as the General John J. Pershing Scholarship, President John R. Kirk Scholarship, and Harry S. Truman Leadership Scholarship students must complete an essay and activities list by December 1. To make sure that you receive consideration for your best scholarship package, please submit your document(s) with your admission application or to admissionapplication@truman.edu.
Competitive Review
The Competitive Scholarship review process begins on December 1. Only students who have submitted all of their application materials by December 1 will be considered for competitive scholarships. Competitive awards supersede other Truman funded scholarships, with the exception of the Bulldog Legacy award which can be combined with all scholarships except the Pershing award. All competitive scholarships are renewable according to our Scholarship Renewal Guidelines.
But I’m A Transfer Student
Transfer students are eligible for a number of competitive awards, too! Head over to our transfer scholarships page to learn about requirements and when you should complete your transfer application.
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