Sponsor
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The Udall Foundation
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Title
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UDALL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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Administrator
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Paula Randler, Program Manager
130 South Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701-1922
phone: 520.901.8564 fax: 520.670.5530
e-mail: randler@udall.gov
url: www.udall.gov
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Purpose
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Foundation established in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris K. Udall whose service was distinguished by civility, integrity, and consensus. He instilled love and respect for the environment and natural resources. Congressman Udall championed rights of Native Americans/Alaska Natives and used his leadership in Congress to strengthen tribal self-governance.
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Eligibility
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Native American/Alaska Native students with at least a "B" average who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential and are in fields related to the environment, health care or tribal public policy, including governance, law, education, cultural preservation, economic development, and any other area of importance to Native American/Alaska Native communities.
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General Information
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Student must be nominated by faculty representatives of two-year and four-year institutions; student may request their school's representation. One year of support per application year. Scholars must attend orientation weekend August 3-7,2011. See website for nomination procedures, materials, and faculty representatives.
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Awards
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Approximately 50 scholarships of $5,000 each or the cost of tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses; 50 honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students.
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Deadlines
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March 1, 2013. Receipt deadline for all nominations to Udall Scholarship Committee. Note: application materials available in October; internal institution deadlines at discretion of faculty representative.
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Required Documentation
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Complete Nominee Information Form; Essay; Independent Evaluation of Nominee; Nominee Survey; Official Transcripts.
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