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Political Science and International Relations

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Truman Scholarship Applications

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The Truman Scholarship is one of the most prestigious awards a political science or international relations student can obtain. This $30,000 merit-based grant is awarded to undergraduate students, who wish financial support to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service. 

Students must meet the following criteria: 

  1. be in the upper quarter of their junior class (GPA of 3.7 or above)
  2. be a third-year students, seniors are not eligible
  3. have a record of public and community service
  4. be committed to a career in government or elsewhere in public service
  5. have leadership potential

If you are interested in applying for the Truman Scholarship, please contact Noelle Norton, Ph.D, (campus representative) by December 1, 2009 for nomination information.  Full applications are due by January 18, 2010.  For further information please go to the Truman website

ContactNoelle Norton, Ph.D. | norton@sandiego.edu | (619) 260-6870