Campus Deadline | Disciplines | Purpose | Open To | Eligibility |
January 6 | Environmental studies or Native American leaders | Funding for 1-2 years of undergraduate study | Sophomores and Juniors | U.S. citizen or permanent resident, 3.0+ GPA |
The Udall Foundation honors Morris K. Udall’s legacy of public service by encouraging the continued use, enjoyment, and exploration of our nation’s natural resources, by training Native Americans in health care and tribal public policy, and by training professionals in environmental issues.
The Udall Foundation awards 80 scholarships of up to $7,000 for educational expenses to outstanding students. These awards are made on the basis of merit to two groups of students: 1) Students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and who study the environment and related fields, and 2) Native American and Alaska Native students who are college sophomores or juniors in the current academic year, have outstanding potential, and are in fields related to health care of tribal public policy.
MSU may nominate six students from either or both categories. Scholarship recipients are eligible for one year of support per application year. Udall Scholars are also required to attend a special weeklong workshop during the summer. Scholars or unsuccessful applicants may reapply in future years.
The Udall Foundation is looking for:
The Udall Scholarship requires an institutional endorsement. If you intend to apply, make sure you know the MSU internal competition deadline.
How to Apply
1. Review the Udall website
2. Complete the NIFS Intent to Apply Form at www.nifs.msu.edu to get on our list of applicants.
3. Complete the Internal Udall Pre-Application Form, and email to nifs@msu.edu along with your resume and possible dates/times to meet with an advisor. 4. Work with the NIFS Office on application draft and resume.
Application Materials (send all to nifs@msu.edu):
·Udall Pre-application
·Resume using the NIFS resume template
·Udall internal application form
·Udall Scholarship COVID Supplement
·Three recommendations (have a conversation with NIFS Office first)
·Transcripts from all higher education institutions attended after high school
For more information, visit the Udall Scholarship website.