Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship

About                  
The Udall Foundation was established by the U.S. Congress in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris K. Udall’s thirty year service record.  In 2009, legislation was passed to change the foundation's name to include the Congressman's brother, Stewart, former Secretary of the Interior. The Udalls were instrumental in advancing environmental and Native American policy. The Foundation promotes environmental awareness and Native American health and tribal public policy.  The Udall Scholarships are given to undergraduates who are committed to careers related to the environment or to Native American and Alaskan Native students committed to careers related to tribal public policy or Native health care.

Award                
$5000 for educational expenses, a four day Scholar Orientation Weekend (all expenses paid), and access to the Udall Alumni listserv.

Time                     
Required four day weekend (held in early August). The $5000 is for junior year or senior year expenses, depending on year of applicant. Sophomore applicants may also apply in their junior year.
 
Number               
80 per year.  (The University is allowed to nominate only 6 candidates each year.)

Who’s Eligible
Be a U.S. citizen/national/permanent resident who is a sophomore or junior pursuing a bachelor’s or associate’s degree with at least B average who is committed to a career related to the environment.  Native health care and  public policy applicants must be Native American or Native Alaskan. 

Selection  Process
Competitive.  Scholars are selected on the basis of 1. a demonstrated commitment to environmental/natural resource issues, tribal public policy, or Native health care and a course of study, 2. proposed career likely to lead to a position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of environmental/tribal/Native health care issues, and 3. leadership and character.

Application Process           
The Udall application is made available for download on their website in the fall.  UT Udall applicants must submit their application, Udall essay, and at least two of the three required letters of recommendation in late fall, before Winter Break. (See the ONSF Calendar for specific dates.) A campus committee will meet to review all applicants before making decisions concerning university nomination. UT may nominate up to six students each year in the Truman competition.

Final application due early March.  In addition to the application form and university nomination, three recommendations are required.  Applicants must also write an 800 word essay addressing a question about Congressman Udall.

Campus Contact
Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships, F101 Melrose Hall, (865)974-7875.  Call or email to schedule appointment.

Official Website           
http://www.udall.gov