Howard University Student David Edgerton III Named 2021 Truman Scholar Howard University is now the top HBCU producer of Truman Scholars with 12 recipients April 15, 2021 07:00 ET | Source: Howard University Howard University Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES Washington, April 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Howard University proudly announces graduating senior David Edgerton III has been named a 2021 Truman Scholar by the Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation. Edgerton was selected from a pool of 845 applications from 328 institutions – a record number of applicants. As a Truman Scholar, Edgerton will receive funding to pursue graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. Howard University is now the top HBCU producer of Truman Scholars with 12 recipients.