Class of 2027 Cadet Selected for Truman Scholarship

WEST POINT, N.Y., May 7, 2026 – Cadet Mary Claire Schleck, Class of 2027, was selected to receive the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship for future leaders focused on studying for a career in public service.

“I am incredibly honored to have been selected as a Truman Scholar. This recognition is a testament to the mentorship, support, and opportunities I have received at West Point, from the Dawkins Scholars Program and the Department of Chemical & Biological Science & Engineering to my company, as well as the many mentors and peers who have supported me along the way,” Schleck said. “It is a privilege to be part of a community so deeply committed to service, and I hope to carry that commitment forward as an Army physician.”

About the Scholar

Schleck, a native of Metuchen, N.J., is a biology major at the U.S. Military Academy, where her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative disease. Her experiences as a cadet, including internships at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the University of Florence, have shaped her commitment to a career in military medicine and public service. She aspires to address the impact of traumatic brain injury in military populations by integrating clinical care, research, and public service. Upon graduation in 2027, she hopes to attend medical school and serve as an Army physician.

About the Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides a $30,000 grant to support graduate education for young Americans committed to a life of public service. Truman Scholars are selected on the basis of exceptional leadership, dedication to careers in public service, and strong academic achievement. To learn more about the Truman Scholarship, visit https://www.truman.gov/

About the West Point Dawkins Scholars Program

The Brigadier General Peter M. Dawkins 1959 Scholars Program is West Point’s official sponsor for cadets competing for prestigious scholarships. The program’s curriculum, mentorship, and outreach enable cadets who demonstrate exceptional service, leadership, and scholarship to reach their potential as thoughtful leaders in the Army and for the nation. Learn more at www.westpoint.edu/academics/scholars-program/graduate. 

About West Point

The U. S. Military Academy at West Point is a four-year, co-educational, federal service academy located 50 miles north of New York City. It was founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering and continues today as the world’s premier leader-development institution, consistently ranked among top colleges in the country. Its mission is to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. For more information, go to www.westpoint.edu.