The Udall Scholarship Foundation was authorized by the United States Congress in 1992 to honor Congressman Morris K. Udall and in 2009 to include his brother Stewart and their legacy of public service. The Foundation is authorized to award scholarships to undergraduate students who are committed to careers related to the environment, or Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate students who intend to pursue careers in native health care or tribal public policy.

Awards

Up to $7,000 for one year towards tuition, fees, book, room and board

Eligibility

• Classification: Sophomore (two more years of full-time undergraduate study beginning fall 2016) or junior (one more year of full-time undergraduate study beginning fall 2016)
• 3.00 minimum cumulative GPA
• United States citizen, U. S. national, or permanent resident

To Apply

Submit the information requested on the back of this page by October 28, 2016.

See website for more information: udall.gov

2017 UDALL SCHOLARSHIP OSU APPLICATION

1. Personal details: Name, address, phone, email, legal state of residence, expected graduation date, undergraduate major, and tribal affiliation, if applicable;
2. Attach a resume (no more than two pages) in which you give information on your education background, honors, awards, activities, jobs, etc. Please make separate divisions for high school and college.
3. Describe briefly any public service and community activities associated with your interests in the environment, health care, or tribal public policy in which you regularly participate;
4. List jobs (including summer employment) you have held in the past three or four years, especially with any details concerning volunteer work or internships related to this scholarship;
5. What are your professional aspirations?
6. Describe an activity or experience (including academic research) that has been important in clarifying or strengthening your motivation for a career in environmental public policy, health care, or tribal public policy;
7. Include an 800-word essay discussing a significant public speech, legislative act, or public policy statement by Congressman Morris or Stewart Udall and its impact on your field of interest and your personal goals.

Please include with your application materials:

• Two letters of recommendation from a faculty member, department head, or academic advisor;
• An official transcript of your college work.

Deliver all application information by 5:00 pm Friday, October 28, 2016 to the Henry Bellmon Office of Scholar Development & Undergraduate Research, 334 Student Union.