Class of 2026 Cadet Selected for Truman Scholarship

Cadet Brandon Tran, Class of 2026, was selected to receive the prestigious Harry S. Truman Scholarship for future leaders focused on studying for a career in public service.

"We are proud to have Cadet Tran's leadership and dedication recognized through the Truman Scholarship," stated Brig. Gen. Shane Reeves, 15th Dean of the Academic Board. "His commitment to national security, combined with his exceptional academic achievements, demonstrate the qualities we need in our future Army officers."

 About the Scholar

Cadet Brandon Tran is one of only 54 outstanding students across the nation selected for the Truman Scholarship. Tran is an International Affairs and Chinese double major at the United States Military Academy. He has interned with the Center for Naval Analyses, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Army War College, and has been published in The Diplomat, Air University’s Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs, the Jamestown Foundation’s China Brief, and more. Upon graduation in 2026, Tran hopes to be commissioned as a military intelligence officer.

About the Truman Scholarship

The Harry S. Truman Scholarship provides a $30,000 grant to support undergraduate academic endeavors and two years of graduate study leading to a master’s degree for candidates committed to public service in the United States. Truman Scholars are recognized for their exceptional leadership, dedication to careers in government or the nonprofit sector, 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.