The Truman Scholarship is the nation’s premier scholarship for students interested in public service. The Truman Foundation awards $30,000 to students for graduate or professional school in public service-related degrees. Recipients also participate in leadership development activities and have exclusive access to the Summer Institute, which provides internship opportunities in the government or non-profit organizations in Washington, D.C. Academic juniors from various backgrounds and interests are encouraged to apply. Candidates can pursue any field of study which will lead to a public service career. Applicants may be of any age, interested in any graduate degree other than the MBA and consider either domestic or international programs for their graduate education.