Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment. The Udall undergraduate scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.
The application process consists of online submissions to the Udall site. The online application is available the first week of September, and access must be granted by your campus representative.
** Please be advised that Udall recipients MUST attend the Scholar Orientation, a five-day conference held each August in Tucson, Arizona. Failure to attend will result in revocation of the award. ** NO EXCEPTIONS
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How to Apply
Only your school’s faculty representative can give you access to the online application so complete the . Once your eligibility is confirmed you will be prompted to complete a full application via the Udall website. You will also be sent a link to the Prestigious Awards Canvas page where you will submit your application materials by the fourth Monday in October. You are encouraged to work with a Faculty Mentor during the application process.
Your application materials should be uploaded to the Udall section of the Prestigious Awards Canvas page as PDFs and must include:
- Udall application (Use the Sample Udall Application on the Udall website)
- Udall essay (see guidelines below; include a headshot)
- A copy of unofficial transcript
- A current resume
Recommendations
- Three letters of recommendation must be from current or former college faculty/instructors. You provided recommender information on the eligibility form, and they will receive a link from us to upload their recommendation letter. Please confirm their ability to provide a letter on your behalf and let them know the letters are due the last Friday in October. Applicants do not manage the recommendation process.
Interviews
- Interviews are scheduled in early November. The Spelman Committee can advance up to eight (8) applicants for the scholarship. If you are selected, you will be registered and will receive an email with a link to the application and your username and password. Spelman is your primary point of contact, DO NOT contact the Udall Foundation directly regarding the scholarship.
Personal Statement Guidelines:
- The public service careers of Congressman Morris K. Udall and Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall were guided by the core values of civility, integrity, and consensus. In 800 words or less, tell us how these three characteristics resonate with you today and how you exemplify at least one of these values in your personal and professional life.