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Truman Application Resources


The following are helpful and valuable resources for Harry S. Truman Scholarship applicants:

Instructions for Recommenders of Truman Scholarship Applicants shows exactly what the Truman Foundation is looking for in letters of recommendation. Ensure an effective series of letters by referring your recommenders to this one-page resource.

Insightful strategies and tips in choosing your topic and formulating your policy proposal are available in this Tips for Truman Applicants document.

Crafting Your Personal Statement offers sound advice on staying on point in your Truman application questions. Writing style, clarity, and effective composition are just a few areas covered in this important set of guidelines.

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