Harry & Bess
Harry Truman was famous for starting every morning with a shot of this spirit, claiming it helped to "get the engine running!"
What is a shot of Bourbon/Whiskey (Old Grand-Dad or Wild Turkey)?
At a towering 6' 8", Minnesota Scholar Jalen Travis was drafted by this team at the 2025 NFL Draft.
What is the Indianapolis Colts?
This former President was known to stop by and greet finalists during their interview day when it was hosted at his Presidential Library.
Who is President Jimmy Carter?
Before politics, Truman ran this type of small business with war buddy Eddie Jacobson in Kansas City. It failed in 1921.
What is a haberdashery (men's clothing store)?
In 1983 and 1984 respectively, these Georgia-grown sisters became the first siblings to win a Truman Scholarship back-to-back.
Who are Pamela Cook (GA 83) & Lisa Cook (GA 84)?
Two Trumans have earned this $800,000 no-strings-attached cash prize, which shows that it pays to be a brainiac!
What is the MacArthur "Genius" Grant?
Reflecting on her strong influence on his decisions, Harry gave Bess this two-word nickname.
What is "The Boss"?
Although multiple Truman Scholars have participated in this competition, Airforce Cadet Madison Marsh (AR 22), was the first Truman to earn this title in 2023.
What is Miss America?
The total number of institutions from which proud Truman Scholars hail.
What is 586 colleges and universities?