
Harry S. Truman Scholarship
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship recognizes college juniors who are devoted to careers in public service and who have a background in public and community service. Truman Scholars receive funds to support graduate study, as well as access to an extensive network of community leaders and past Truman Scholars.
This award requires university endorsement. Please contact the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards for more information on the application process.
Award Recipients
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Hadeel Abdallah Hadeel Abdallah, a Political Science and Arabic and Islamic Studies student, has been named a 2018 Truman Scholar and will receive $30,000 to support her graduate study. Abdallah is the 14th UK student to receive the honor from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Read more in UKNow. |
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Grace Trimble Political Science major Grace Trimble was named a 2014 Truman Scholar. She will use the award to pursue a Masters in Public Administration with an emphasis on nonprofit management. Read more in UKNow. |
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Corinne Keel Political Science major Corinne Keel was named a 2008 Truman Scholar and will use the award to pursue a law degree. |
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Ryan Quarles Agriculture Economics, Political Science, and Public Service and Leadership major Ryan Quarles was named a 2005 Truman Scholar. Read more here. |
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Conley Chaney Public Service and Leadership major Conley Chaney was named a 2002 Truman Scholar. He plans to pursue a career in environmental law and community development. |
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Julie Murray Major: Public Policy Studies |
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Jay Varellas Major: History
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Monica Grant Major: Anthropology |
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Anthony Jones Major: Political Science |
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Melody Flowers Major: Political Science |
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Michael Coovert Major: Political Science |
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Paul Presler Major: Political Science |
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Laura Neack Laura Neack was named a 1980 Truman Scholar. |
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Karen Campbell Karen Campbell was named a 1979 Truman Scholar. |