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| 2018 Truman Scholar Madalyn Farrar |
Trinity College announced that Madalyn Farrar has received a prestigious Truman Scholarship for her leadership, public service and academic achievement. An Edwardsville native, she was a member of Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois through high school graduation and earned the Girl Scout Gold Award - the highest award in Girl Scouting - in 2015. She currently attends Trinity College as an anthropology major with an interest in "creating a healthy environment through public health policies."
Farrar is one of 59 Truman Scholars for 2018, selected from an applicant pool of 756 nominated by 311 colleges and universities, a record number of institutions. Students were nominated by their institutions based on their history of leadership, public service, and academic achievement. Recipients of the Truman Scholarship receive a $30,000 scholarship toward graduate school and the opportunity to participate in professional development programming to help prepare them for careers in public service leadership.
"I am incredibly honored to become part of the Truman community and be connected to like-minded people who share my passion for public service. This award opens up many opportunities that will support my goals in public health and my career in public service,” said Farrar.