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 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 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. Application, including essay AND activities resume, must be complete prior to Dec. 1 for consideration. | Approximately twelve awards annually. The Pershing scholarship covers the cost of full-time tuition and the average cost of room and board, 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. Application, including essay AND activities resume, must be complete prior to Dec. 1 for consideration. | The Kirk scholarship is $23,000 for out-of-state students and $17,000 for in-state students. This should cover all of the full-time tuition cost and a significant portion of room and board. 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. Application, including essay AND activities resume, must be complete prior to Dec. 1 for consideration. | Limited number of 2025 awards. The HSTL scholarship is $15,000 and only in-state students were eligible. This should cover all of the full-time tuition cost and a significant portion of room and board.With the exception of the Bulldog Legacy Award, the HST 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 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.