HARRY S. TRUMAN SCHOLARSHIP

2003-2004 COMPETITION

The Truman Scholarship Foundation awards $3,000 scholarships for the senior year of undergraduate education and $27,000 for graduate studies. Scholars in J.D. programs are eligible to receive $13,500 for the second year and $13,500 at the start of the third year’s second semester. Awards are made as the result of a rigorous national competition.

To be eligible for nomination, a student must

· be a full-time junior in the 2003-2004 academic year;

· be a U.S. citizen;

· have at least a 3.5 cumulative grade-point average;

· plan a career in government, uniformed services, public interest organizations, or public service oriented nonprofit organizations such as those whose primary purposes are to help needy or disadvantaged persons or to protect the environment;

· have a community service record and extracurricular activities;

· have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and potential.

Additional information may be found at www.truman.gov. Students may not apply directly to the national competition, but The University of Toledo may nominate four students. If you would like to be considered for nomination by the University, please submit this cover sheet along with a typed, one-paragraph response for each of the following items:

1. What public service and community activities have you been involved in?

2. Describe an example of your leadership. (One letter of reference must confirm this experience.)

3. Describe your most satisfying public service activity.

and

4. A draft of an 800 word essay that analyzes a significant public policy issue or problem in your field of study. The analysis should be in the form of a memo to the government official who has direct authority to resolve the issue. You must define the issue, describe the solution, identify obstacles, and recommend a course of action citing supporting data. An example of a successful policy proposal may be found at www.truman.gov.

This cover sheet and typed responses must be submitted by Tuesday, 11 November 2003, to Dr. David Hoch, UT's faculty representative, Honors Program, SL 102 (419.530.6030) or to Prof. Walter Denk, SL 111 (419.530.6036). Questions about the competition may also be directed to either Professor Denk or Dr. Hoch.

NAME:____________________________ ID:____________________ CUM. GPA:__________

MAJOR:___________________________

LOCAL ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, and E-MAIL:____________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Give the name and phone number of three people who will write letters of recommendation if you are nominated.

One should be able to discuss your leadership abilities and potential; one should be able to discuss your commitment to a career in public service; and one should be able to discuss your prospects for graduate school.

1. Leadership_____________________________________________________________

2. Commitment______________________________________________________________

3. Prospects for Graduate School_____________________________________________________________

PLANS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL: ___ M.A. ___ Ph.D. ___ J.D.