Bess Wallace Truman Scholarship

Truman Heartland Community Foundation

This scholarship is for women who are graduating seniors attending public, private, or home school in Independence, Missouri. To qualify for this scholarship, applicants must demonstrate financial need, academic merit, community service, and school involvement. Daughters, granddaughters, and stepdaughters of JSL members are ineligible. Applicants must be studying at the undergraduate level at any accredited university or college.

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Acceptance StartNovember 14, 2025
Deadline February 16, 2026
Renewable
Yes
FrequencyYearly
Number of Awards Granted1

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Eligibility Requirements

Demographic
Gender
Enrollment Levels
Academic
GPA2.5
Accredited University Required
Yes
Financial
Financial Need Required
Yes
Miscellaneous
Extracurriculars