2022 US Code
Title 20 - Education
Chapter 42 - Harry S Truman Memorial Scholarships
Sec. 2005 - Truman scholars

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Citation 20 U.S.C. § 2005 (2022)
Section Name §2005. Truman scholars
Section Text (a) Basis for award

The Foundation is authorized to award scholarships to persons who demonstrate outstanding potential for and who plan to pursue a career in public service. Award recipients shall be known as Truman scholars.

(b) Maximum period of award

Scholarships under this chapter shall be awarded for such periods as the Foundation may prescribe but not to exceed four academic years.

(c) Recipient's choice of institution

A student awarded a scholarship under this chapter may attend any institution of higher education offering courses of study, training, or other educational activities designed to prepare persons for a career in public service as determined pursuant to criteria established by the Foundation.

(d) Encouragement of recipient to pursue public service career

Each student awarded a scholarship under this chapter must have indicated a serious intent to enter the public service upon the completion of his or her educational program. Each institution of higher education at which such a student is in attendance will make reasonable continuing efforts to encourage such a student to enter the public service upon completing his or her educational program.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 93–642, §6, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2278.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 20 - EDUCATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 20 - EDUCATION
CHAPTER 42 - HARRY S TRUMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Sec. 2005 - Truman scholars
Contains section 2005
Date 2022
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 5, 2023
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 88 Stat. 2278
Public Law References Public Law 93-642
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