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Udall Undergraduate Scholarship for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives

Award Amount
$5,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
March 31, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: varies
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  3. Must demonstrate academic achievement.
  4. Must be majoring in a field related to health care or tribal public policy.
  5. Must be Native American or an Alaskan Native.
  6. Must be a matriculated sophomore- or junior-level student at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree during the upcoming academic year. "Sophomore" is defined, for purposes of this scholarship, as a student who intends at least two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning in the fall; "junior" is defined, for purposes of this scholarship, as a student who intends at least one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning in the fall.
  7. Must enroll full time.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: Current college sophomores and juniors who are Native American or Alaskan Native are eligible for this award. Students must be enrolled in a health care or tribal public policy course of study.

Application requirements for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship for Native Americans/Alaskan Natives are:

  • Nomination
  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Recommendation letters (3)
  • Official Transcript
Additional Information: Scholars are selected on the basis of the following: demonstrated commitment to tribal public policy or Native American health care (commitment is demonstrated through substantial contributions to and participation in campus activities, research, tribal involvement, community or public service); course of study and proposed career likely to lead to position where nominee can make significant contributions to the shaping of either tribal public policy or Native American health care issues, whether through scientific advances, public or political service, or community action; and leadership, character, desire to make a difference, general well-roundedness. Scholars will be announced on May 1. Recipients are required to attend the Udall Scholar Orientation. The Foundation will arrange travel from the scholar's home or school; lodging and meals are provided.

Award Amount: Scholarship recipients will receive the following: up to $5,000 annually for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses; and access to a network of environmental, Native American health and tribal policy professionals through the Udall Alumni listserv. The scholarship is non-renewable; students may reapply once. Honorable mention recipients may join the alumni listserv.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $5,000.

About Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation:
Contact Information: Paula Randler ,Program Manager
Address: 130 S. Scott Ave. Tucson, Arizona 85701-1922
Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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