Looking Ahead

"A college is an institution that is dedicated to the future," declared Harry Truman. He never graduated from one himself, but he was one of the best-read Presidents in the nation's history, and he put great store by education. Thus it was deemed fitting that the nation's official memorial to its 33rd President should be a scholarship program. Its aim: to further the education of college students interested in public service.

This fall the foundation will take its first nominations from colleges and universities. One scholarship will be granted in each state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and one for a student from Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa or the Pacific Trust Territories. On the basis of their merit and commitment to careers in public service, 53 students who will be college juniors next fall will receive the awards. Each will be good for up to four years and will carry a maximum stipend of $5,000 per year. Though less than the funds backing the international Fulbright scholarship program, the $30 million that Congress has set aside for the Truman scholars should eventually pay big dividends in domestic leadership.

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