University of Richmond junior Chloe Goode was recently named a 2025 Truman Scholar. The Truman Scholarship is the premier graduate scholarship for aspiring public service leaders in the United States.

Goode, a Henrico native, is one of 54 award recipients out of 743 nominations selected for this prestigious, highly competitive scholarship. Only one student per state is selected. She is the University of Richmond’s ninth Truman Scholar since the program’s inception in 1977, with the most recent in 2013.

“I am mind-blown and beyond grateful,” Goode said. “Throughout the process of applying for Truman, I struggled with a lot of self-doubt and fatigue from balancing the application on top of my other commitments, so this news is absolutely amazing.”

Truman Scholars demonstrate leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling and internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.

Following her graduation from UR in 2026, Goode, who is double majoring in sociology and Africana studies, will participate in the Truman Scholar Summer Institute and Truman Albright Fellowship.

“I want to keep learning about effective ways to build strong communities and these programs will allow me to have hands-on public service experience at a government agency or nonprofit in D.C.,” Goode said.

Goode plans to pursue a of public administration with a specialization in public and nonprofit management policy with a specific focus on advocacy and political action specialization.

Driven by her personal experiences, she intends to focus her career in the U.S. education system.

“When I enter public service, I want to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to thrive,” Goode said.

Goode is the founder and president of R.E.A.C.H., a mentoring program that promotes success for high school students through sessions that connect underserved Richmond-area students with University of Richmond students as mentors. She also is a volunteer with the non-profit Communities in Schools where she distributes weekend meals for students facing food insecurity at a local elementary school.

Goode is a Presidential Scholar and Oliver Hill Scholar, both of which provide merit-based scholarships to support tuition costs.

In addition to her academic, campus and community involvement, she works to supplement all financial support she receives.