Need funding for education? Here is an admirable opportunity for you. Applications are open for Truman Scholarship at Stanford University.
The program is available for U.S. citizens or the U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Stanford University is one of the top fundraising private, non-profit universities. The university is organized around three traditional schools consisting of 40 academic departments at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Why at Stanford University? Stanford students make and apply knowledge by thinking and doing, preparing for leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Stanford University Information
Founded in 1885, Stanford University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Stanford (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), California. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Washington, New York, Monterey. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Stanford University (SU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Stanford University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 134 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Countries: US students are eligible to apply for this grant.
Acceptable Course or Subjects: The sponsorship will be awarded in any graduate degree subjects offered by the university.
Admissible Criteria: The following requirements must be met:
- Nomination by Stanford through the Haas Center for Public Service
- S. citizen or a U.S. national from American Samoa or the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Full-time junior expecting to receive a bachelor’s degree between December 2020 and August 2021.
- Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.6
- Commitment to a career in public service and able to attend the Truman Scholars Leadership Week
- Students must have a strong record of leadership, public and community service
- Must be available for a Stanford interview, if shortlisted. Interview date(s): Week of November 18, 2019 (exact dates TBD, morning hours).