The Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship For Scholarship And Excellence In National Environmental Policy

The Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship for Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy

Am I Eligible?

Students are nominated by the university using the following requirements. Nominees must:

  • Be a matriculated sophomore or junior-level student. 
  • Be committed to a career related to the environment, OR committed to a career in tribal public policy or Native American health care (only Native Americans and Alaska Natives* are eligible to apply in tribal public policy or Native American health care).
  • Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent.
  • Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident.

What Will I Receive?

Fifty scholarships of up to $7,000 are awarded.

Website:

www.udall.gov

How Do I Apply?

The Udall faculty representative oversees the selection of the institution?s nominees, helps nominees prepare for the competition, and submits the nomination materials to the Foundation by the specified deadline.

The following items are required for each nominee:

  • A completed Institution Nomination Form;
  • A completed Udall Scholarship Application;
  • An 800-word essay;
  • A current official college transcript and transcripts for other colleges attended;
  • Three letters of recommendation.

Deadlines:

Generally in early February.  Please check website and reach out to Dr. Lydia Cooper for details. 

Additional Information:

Scholars are selected on the basis of:

  • Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues through substantial contributions to and participation in one or more of the following: campus activities, research, community or public service, OR;
  • Demonstrated commitment to tribal public policy or Native American health care through substantial contributions to and participation in one or more of the following: campus activities, tribal involvement, community or public service, research.
  • Leadership, character, desire to make a difference, general well-roundedness.

Faculty Representative:

Dr. Lydia Cooper