Morris K. Udall Scholarship Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. It is highly competitive, with students participating in their schools' internal competitions before receiving consideration from the Udall Foundation. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships are funded by a permanent trust fund endowment. Assistance is intended for the use of Scholars only.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Unrestricted by Individual Type
Applicants must be: (1) College sophomores or juniors in the current academic year having outstanding potential and intending to pursue careers in the environment; or (2) Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year and have outstanding potential and intend to pursue careers in health care or tribal public policy. Students must be nominated by accredited colleges or universities recognized by the Department of Education.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The Udall Foundation will select individuals from the academic and professional community to serve as the Udall Scholarship Review Committee. Udall Foundation staff will verify the applications for completeness and eligibility. The Committee meets to review and select 55 Scholars. Students will be evaluated on the basis of: (a) Outstanding leadership capabilities and public service, (b) academic excellence, (c) the appropriateness of student's plan of study to prepare for a career in the environment, health care, or tribal public policy, and (d) dedication to the values exemplified by Morris Udall and Stewart Udall during their careers, i.e., civility, integrity, consensus, nonpartisanship, and public service.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
March of each year for receipt of nominations; April of each year for selection of scholars by Udall Scholarship Review Committee; May of each year for announcement of Udall scholars.
Program details & compliance
Description
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. It is highly competitive, with students participating in their schools’ internal competitions before receiving consideration from the Udall Foundation. Udall Undergraduate Scholarships are funded by a permanent trust fund endowment. Assistance is intended for the use of Scholars only.
Mission Categories
Primary: Higher Education
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Assistance is intended for the use of scholars only. Scholars must be a sophomore or junior-level student at the time of the award, enrolled full-time at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education in the United States, and pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree.
Required Documentation
Applicants must be nominated by their university via an online application. Current transcripts and transfer transcripts are required. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation. Native American and Alaska Native students applying in the Tribal public policy or health care must submit copies of relevant Tribal enrollment forms U.S. permanent residents must submit a copy of their permanent resident ("green") card and a letter of intent to declare U.S. citizenship.