Here are answers to some of our most common questions.

When can I apply for a scholarship?

Many of Truman Heartland's scholarships use the general application. The general application is available in the fall and is due in February. The general application requires transcripts showing grades from the most recent fall semester and may require additional essays, letters of recommendation from specific people in your life, or statements about your participation in certain types of activities.

Scholarships with stand-alone applications have various due dates. Please check the listing of stand-alone applications for more details.

When will I be notified if I am selected as a recipient?

Award and declination notifications will be sent during April and May to the email address you used to create your account in the portal.

How do I renew my previous scholarships?

Submit a general application to renew your current renewable scholarships. The general application includes a section about renewing previous scholarships.

How do I claim my scholarship award?

Your award notification email or letter will include instructions on how to claim your award. You must submit a completed Student Recipient Information Form along with your class schedule showing at least 12 hours of enrollment (for undergraduate students) to Rachael Watkins at watkins@thcf.org.

We cannot issue scholarship payments without having received these items.

How are scholarships paid?

Once we have received your Student Recipient Information Form and class schedule showing at least 12 hours of enrollment (for undergraduate students), a scholarship payment will be made for you.

The check will be made out to your school with your name in the memo line and mailed directly to your school.

When will my award be sent to my school?

You will be asked to select when you would like your scholarship check to be sent to your school when you fill out your Student Recipient Information Form. You can select June for summer enrollment, August for fall enrollment, or January for spring enrollment.

What can my scholarship be used for?

Truman Heartland scholarships may be used for qualified educational expenses as defined by each individual institution and as may be limited by IRS regulations. These qualified expenses often include tuition, fees, books, supplies including computers for school, residence hall living costs, food plans, and campus-cased childcare.

Scholarship payments may be applied to one or more semesters as best suits your financial need.

Can I receive any extra funds from my scholarship as a refund?

No, Truman Heartland scholarships cannot be issued as refunds. Any unused funds from your scholarship should be applied to another semester or returned to the Foundation.

Need to renew a scholarship?

Submit a general application to renew your current renewable scholarships. The general application includes a section about renewing previous scholarships.

Are you interested in other scholarships available through Truman Heartland?

Several Truman Heartland Community Foundation scholarships have separate applications. The due dates and required documents for these stand-alone scholarships vary. Learn more about Stand-Alone Scholarships.

Can any student apply?

THCF has scholarships for high school seniors, undergraduates, graduate students, and teachers. When you complete the General Application, you will be matched with appropriate scholarships for your particular situation.