Morris K. Udall Scholarship 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.

Who Can Apply

• 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.

Who Benefits

To be eligible, students must meet all of the following criteria: Be committed to a career related to the environment, OR Tribal public policy, OR Native health care. Be a sophomore or junior-level student, enrolled full-time at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education in the United States, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree. "Sophomore" is defined as a student who has completed at least one year of full-time undergraduate study and intends at least two more years of full-time undergraduate study at the time of application. "Junior" is defined as a student who intends at least one more year of full-time undergraduate study at the time of application. Be pursuing full-time study during academic year following the award. Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

Assistance Types

• Direct Payment for Specified Use

Program Contact

harris@udall.gov
520-274-0259