The Morris K. Udall Scholarship

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Eighty scholarships of up to $5000 will be awarded to extraordinary undergraduates in disciplines related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who study health car or tribal public policy.

Selection Criteria

  • Community service especially significant

Nature of the Award

  • Up to $5,000

Nature of the Scholarship

  • Permanent residents
  • Demonstrated commitment to careers in the environment
  • Native American or Alaskan natives with demonstrated careers in tribal public policy
  • Native American or Alaska Natives with demonstrated commitment to careers in Native health care

Competitiveness

Nationally, 50 honorable mentions

Application Process/Deadline

Institutional nomination required (up to 6 per year). Submit a letter of intent, unofficial transcript, and resume by December 1st. Successful nominees will submit an 800-word essay, college transcript, three letters of recommendation, collected and submitted by Terry Bensel by March 6th.