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Truman Scholarships
For students entering in the 2012-2013 Academic Year

Although candidates are considered for admission on a rolling basis throughout the year, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for admission and submit a resume/activity list by December 1 in order to ensure priority scholarship consideration.  There is no separate scholarship application for University awards, unless otherwise noted.  Candidates may be eligible for consideration for multiple awards, although scholarship assistance is primarily intended to assist with tuition expenses at Truman.

Automatic Scholarships

Freshman applicants are automatically considered for some scholarship assistance based upon cumulative high school GPA and class rank at the time of application with subsequent improvements considered through receipt of the final high school transcript.  College entrance exam scores (ACT or SAT) from test dates after February of the candidate's senior year in high school will not be considered.  Students admitted after May 1 will be considered individually for scholarships based upon available resources and automatic awards cannot be guaranteed.

Accepted applicants are notified of their automatic scholarships in their official acceptance letters from Truman.  All automatic awards are renewable according to the renewal procedures detailed below.

  • Combined Ability Scholarship
    Qualifications:     A 170 combined ability or higher; calculated by adding high school rank percent or GPA percent (whichever is higher) to national percentile on the ACT or SAT. Award levels determined according to the scale outlined in the Combined Ability Scholarship Chart.


 

  • Missouri Scholars Academy Award
    Qualifications:     Missouri Scholars Academy alumni who are accepted to Truman.
    Award: $500 per academic year
     
  • Bulldog Legacy Scholarship
    Qualifications:     Admitted freshmen whose parent(s) and/or step-parent(s) graduated from Truman.
    Award:  Missouri residents - $1,000 per academic year
                   Non-Missouri residents - $2,000 per academic year
     
  • A+ Recognition Scholarship
    Qualifications: Accepted applicants expected to successfully complete the A+ Program.  Verification of A+ Certification required on official final high school transcript.
    Award: $500 per academic year.
     
  • Midwest Student Exchange Program
    Qualifications: Admitted students from participating Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Minnesota, Michigan, Nebraska, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
    Award: MSEP provides a reduced out-of-state tuition rate equivalent to 150% of in-state tuition.
     
  • Out of State Scholarship
    Qualifications: Admitted freshmen who are not residents of Missouri or any of the participating Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) states and who have earned at least a 27 ACT composite and a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA.
    Award: $2,000 scholarship to be applied towards the out-of-state portion of tuition.

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Competitive Scholarships 

 

There is no separate scholarship application, unless otherwise noted.  The materials submitted with the admission application are reviewed in the competitive award selection process.  Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply for admission and submit a resume/activity list by December 1.  University-funded scholarship assistance is primarily intended to assist with tuition.

Most scholarship recipients are notified via mail of their selection by mid- to late-March, and the process is on-going until all awards have been distributed.  Full financial aid package information, including federal, state and Truman-funded need-based assistance is provided on an on-going basis after March 1 as details are finalized.  Competitive scholarships are renewable according to the renewal guidelines detailed below.

  • General John J. Pershing Scholarship
    Qualifications:  Preeminent intellectual capability and energetic leadership in the classroom, school and community.  Top candidates typically lead their high school peers academically based upon class rank/GPA and often score in the top three percent nationally on the ACT or SAT.  Candidates must be accepted by January 15 for consideration.  Through several steps of screening 40-50 finalists are identified to participate in on-campus interviews.

    Award:  12 scholarships awarded annually to graduating seniors covering up to full tuition, room and board at the average 2-person room rate plus a study abroad stipend of up to $4,000.

    Outstanding scholars and leaders are considered for this award established in honor of General John J. Pershing.  The Pershing program is unique among Missouri institutions of higher education and is recognized throughout the Midwest as one of the most prestigious awards offered to high school graduates. 

    Recipients become members of the Pershing Society, which promotes intellectual and social enrichment.  Each scholar is assigned a faculty/staff mentor, in addition to his/her advisor, providing the student with further guidance in his/her academic and social growth.  The University coordinates the study abroad programs and provides funding to the extent of $4,000 for the semester or a proportionate amount for the summer.
     

  • Truman Leadership Award
    Qualifications: Missouri high school seniors with records of exceptional academic and co-curricular accomplishments, highlighted by captivating leadership potential. Top candidates demonstrate energetic classroom, school and community leadership - generally illustrating class rank, GPA and ACT or SAT scores that place them at the pinnacle of their peer group. Candidates must be admitted to Truman by January 15 to be considered.

    Award: A limited number of awards covering up to full tuition, room and board at the average 2-person room rate plus a leadership development experience.

    The prestigious Truman Leadership Award, established in honor of Harry S. Truman, is designed to help cultivate the promising leadership potential of outstanding Missouri high school graduates.
     
  • Neighboring States Scholarship
    Qualifications: Accepted freshmen from states contiguous to Missouri who have earned a 3.75 high school GPA and a minimum 30 ACT (or equivalent SAT: Critical Reading & Math).
    Award: A maximum of 25 scholarships in the amount of $3,000 will be awarded competitively to incoming freshmen to assist with the out-of-state portion of tuition.
      
  • President's Leadership Scholarship
    Qualifications: Exceptional record of leadership in classroom, community and/or co-curricular activities while demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.
    Award: Several awards in varying amounts.
     
  • President's Honorary Scholarship
    Qualifications: Significant academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
    Award: Several awards in varying amounts.
     
  • Missouri Boy's State/Missouri Girl's State Scholarship
    Qualifications:     Accepted applicants who participated in Missouri Boy's State or Missouri Girl's State.
    Award: $1,000 per academic year.  A limited number of awards will be granted competitively.
     
  • Non-Resident Award
    Qualifications: Residents of states other than Missouri who are accepted for admission are eligible for consideration on a competitive basis.
    Award: $1,500 per academic year toward the out-of-state portion of tuition awarded competitively based upon academic achievement and/or financial need. Recipients of the Midwest Student Exchange Program(MSEP) tuition reduction or the Out-of-State Scholarship do not generally receive the Non-Resident Award.
     
  • International Baccalaureate Scholarship
    Qualifications: Admitted freshmen whose IB Diploma Candidate status is noted on the applicant's high school transcript will be considered competitively.  IB Diploma completion must be verified with the official final high school transcript.
    Award: $2,000 per academic year.
  • Jim Sears Leadership Scholarship
    Qualifications: Missouri residents showing strong records of leadership or community service.
    Award: $1,000 per academic year. Ten awards, one per Missouri's State Congressional District and one at-large. Scholarship established by the State of Missouri and Truman State University in honor of the late Jim Sears, a state representative and Truman alumnus.
     
  • National Merit Scholarship
    Qualifications: Accepted applicants who have earned National Merit Finalist status and have designated Truman as their first choice institution.
    Award: Several scholarships varying up to full tuition.
     
  • Foreign Language Scholarship
    Qualifications: Superior achievement and aptitude in a foreign language taught at Truman, preference being given to students planning a foreign language major. Current language offerings include Arabic, French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Italian and Portuguese.
    Award: Several awards in varying amounts.
     
  • Service Scholarship in Music, Theatre or Art
    Qualifications: Excellence in music (instrumental, strings, or vocal), theatre (acting or dramatic production) or art (studio art or art history). Of special interest to piano students is the Truman Piano Fellowship Competition.
    Award: Award amounts vary. Contact the Department Office at 660-785-4417 for further information about how to apply for these competitive awards.
     
  • Service Scholarship in Forensics (Speech & Debate)
    Qualifications: Exemplary performance in forensics, speech or debate.
    Award: Award amounts vary. Contact Kristi Scholten at kscholten@truman.edu or 660-785-4065 for further information about how to apply for these competitive awards.
     
  • ROTC Scholarship
    The U.S. Army offers scholarships to men and women who qualify medically and academically. The award provides a monthly stipend, pays for tuition and provides an allowance for books and fees for the academic year. Truman offers a maximum number of ten on-campus room and board scholarships for ROTC Scholarship recipients. Contact the Department of Military Science at 888-ROTC-TSU for more information.
    Qualifications: 25 ACT and 3.25 GPA for Truman-funded room and board scholarship consideration.
    Award: Truman's ROTC room and board scholarship covers the most economical 2-person on-campus room rate.
     
  • Foundation Scholarships
    Qualifications: Unique criteria for each award established through monetary gifts from alumni and friends of the University.
    Award: Varying amounts awarded competitively based upon specified criteria. Some foundation awards are non-renewable.

Please note that Truman participates in the following scholarship programs.

  • Truman State University MOST Scholarship
    A limit of 15 scholarships are awarded annually to students whose families participate in Missouri's 529 Savings Plan (MOST).  Recipients of these $500 awards will be selected based upon financial need as determined by federal financial aid guidelines.  To be considered for the Truman State University MOST Scholarship, a student must: Interested students must apply annually for this scholarship and can receive this scholarship for up to four years.  The application deadline for the 2012-2013 academic year is April 1, 2012.  Truman reserves the right to make changes to this program as deemed necessary by the University.  For further information please contact Truman's Financial Aid Office at 660-785-4130 or finaid@truman.edu.
     
  • Dollars for Scholars
    As a Collegiate Partner of Citizen's Foundation of America (CSFA) and the Dollars for Scholars Family of community scholarship foundations, Truman agrees that Dollars for Scholars awards of up to $2,500 per student will not adversely affect scholarship funding by Truman State University. Contact Dollars for Scholars at 800-248-8080.
  • SPECTRA Program Scholarship
    The NSF-funded SPECTRA (Scientists Prepared, Enriched, and Challenged Through research-based Activities) program will provide many $1400+ scholarships to incoming Truman students who are interested in and take major-level introductory classes in biology, chemistry, or mathematics to fulfill LSP requirements. Students from all majors are eligible for these scholarships. Go to step.truman.edu/spectra for more information.

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2011-2012 Scholarship Renewal Guidelines

  1. Students earning a cumulative Truman GPA of 3.25 or above while completing at least 24 hours of credit per academic year may renew all academic scholarship(s) by completing scholarship renewal service.  Renewal of scholarships for students earning a cumulative Truman GPA below 3.25 is subject to available funding.                        

             TRUMAN GPA                              % OF ORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
                   3.25 or higher                                                        100%
               3.20-3.24                                                                90%
               3.10-3.19                                                                80%
               3.00-3.09                                                                70%
  2. Scholarship renewal service of 60 hours per semester begins in the sophomore year.  Renewing students submit proposals for their service projects.  Examples of service include research for a faculty member in your academic major, service to a University office, a special project related to an interest area, or assistance in a community non-profit organization.
  3. Scholarship renewal service is required of students receiving more than $1250 per semester in Truman scholarship(s).
  4. Students opting not to perform scholarship renewal service may renew one half of their approved scholarship amounts.
  5. Scholarship renewal is determined at the end of the academic year based upon Truman GPA.  Transfer hours are not credited toward scholarship renewal.
  6. Scholarship can be renewed, but not lost, because of Truman summer coursework. 
    GPA including summer coursework will be calculated following the second summer session.
  7. Unless otherwise stated, scholarships awarded to beginning freshmen can be used for up to eight semesters.  Length of potential scholarship eligibility for transfer students is as follows:    
                               TRANSFER CREDIT                           ELIGIBILITY
                                     12-29.9 hours                                eight semesters
                                 30-59.9 hours                                seven semesters
                           60-89.9 hours                                five semesters
                           90 hours or more                            three semesters
  8. Students who increase their Truman GPA (either to renewal range or to a higher level of renewal percentage) after any term of enrollment, should contact the Financial Aid Office regarding potential change in their renewal status.
  9. Students who earn a 2.5-3.0 Truman GPA can apply for Truman Foundation loans in the amount of their lost scholarship.

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