---
kind: "section"
citation: "45 C.F.R. § 1801.22"
title: "45"
number: "1801.22"
heading: "Interview of Finalists with panel."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/45/1801.22"
---

# §1801.22. Interview of Finalists with panel.


The Foundation invites each Finalist to an interview with a regional review panel. Panels evaluate Truman Finalists primarily on:

- (a) Leadership potential and communication skills;
- (b) Likelihood of “making a difference” in public service; and
- (c) **Intellectual strength, analytical abilities, and prospects of performing well in graduate school.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Pub. L. 93-642, 88 Stat. 2276 (20 U.S.C. 2001-2012).

### Source

Source: 65 FR 81405, Dec. 26, 2000, unless otherwise noted.