Two UW-Madison juniors have been selected as 2007 Truman Scholars, according to a University Communications release Wednesday.
The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards $30,000 scholarships for college students who plan to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or public service.
Adam Schmidt and Max Bruner are among 65 students from 56 colleges and universities nationwide chosen to receive the scholarship.
Bruner is planning to triple major in Middle East studies, political science and international studies with a focus on global economy. In 2005, he founded the Roosevelt Institution, a student think tank.
Schmidt is majoring in political science and geography. He has served as opinion editor for the Daily Cardinal and interned at the White House last summer.
""Max and Adam's commitment to public service exemplifies the Wisconsin idea—the belief that what we do at the university should benefit the larger community,"" said Julie Stubbs, director of undergraduate academic awards in the provost's office, in the release.
