Yale juniors Michael S. Bernstein and Andrew D. Klaber were among 76 students from 63 colleges nationwide who recently were awarded scholarships from the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation.
Congress established the Truman Foundation in 1975 as a memorial to the 33rd U.S. president; its activities are supported by a special trust fund in the U.S. Treasury Department.
Each Truman Scholarship provides $30,000-$33,000 for the senior year and $27,000 for graduate study. Scholars also receive priority admission and supplemental financial aid at some premier graduate institutions, leadership training, career and graduate school counseling and special internship opportunities within the federal government. Recipients must be U.S. citizens, have outstanding leadership potential and communication skills, be in the top quarter of their class and be committed to careers in government or the not-for-profit sector.
This year's recipients were selected from among 635 candidates nominated by 305 colleges and universities.
Bernstein, who hails from Toronto, is majoring in political science and seeks a master's degree and further study in American foreign policy -- specifically, international development issues.
Klaber, who majors in ethics, politics and economics, and international studies, is a resident of Buffalo, Illinois. He plans to pursue an M.B.A. and a J.D. and wants a career in public service.
The 2003 Truman Scholars will assemble on May 18 for a week-long leadership development program at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, and receive their awards in a special ceremony at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri, on May 25.
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