2026 Application Guide for Truman State University President John R. Kirk Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
Truman State University is offering the President John R. Kirk Scholarship to domestic freshmen candidates who have exceptional academic and co-curricular accomplishments.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Applicants eligible for scholarship consideration must;
i. Demonstrate exceptional academic and co-curricular accomplishments
ii. Be in the top 5% of Truman applicants

Value of Scholarship: 
The President John R. Kirk Scholarship is estimated at $17,000 annually for in-state students and $23,000 annually for out-of-state students. This scholarship supersedes other Truman funded awards.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
Truman does not require a separate scholarship application for competitive scholarships, saving you the time and the hassle of finding a scholarship you qualify for. 

All materials that you submit with your are reviewed in the competitive scholarship selection process. Eligible applicants must be accepted by the deadline for consideration and are thus encouraged to submit their admission essay and activities list prior to it.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Truman State Freshman Competitive Scholarship Page.