§ 2005. Truman scholars

Legislative history

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1. 1975

   Harry S Truman Memorial Scholarship Act

   Pub. L. 93–642 § 6 · 88 Stat. 2277

   Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 2005

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

   Source evidence

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

   Enacted provision · exact public law section
   Sec. 6. scholarships (a) The Foundation is authorized to award scholarships 20 USC 2005. 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) Scholarships under this Act shall be awarded for such periods as the Foundation may prescribe but not to exceed four academic years. (c) A student awarded a scholarship under this Act 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) Each student awarded a scholarship under this Act 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.

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