Morris K. Udall Scholarships
The Morris K. Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide range of environmental fields. Scholarships are offered to sophomore and junior college students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment, or Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or Native health care. Sixty scholarships of up to $7,000 and fifty honorable mentions are awarded annually. In addition to the monetary award, scholars attend a four-day Scholar Orientation in Tucson, AZ.
Requirements
- U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or permanent residents
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Sophomores or juniors
- Pursuing full-time study during the academic year
Application Process
Interested juniors and sophomores must apply for University endorsement. The Internal Endorsement Committee will review applications and will endorse up to four students. Endorsed students will then work closely with the Office of Fellowships & Awards on their final applications.
To learn more about applying for the Udall, send an email to Lauren Tuckley in the Georgetown Fellowships Office expressing your intent to apply for internal endorsement or your desire to receive more information about the application process.
Application for Nomination Components
- 11 question application form
- 800-word essay on a speech, legislative act, book, or public policy statement by either Morris K. Udall or Stewart L. Udall and its impact on your interests and goals. [This prompt is included in the above sample application form.]
- Transcripts (may be unofficial) for all college coursework
- Three letters of recommendation that speak to your leadership, public service and academic achievements. These letters should be emailed by your recommenders to fellowships@georgetown.edu by the internal deadline, January 24th, 2022.
Deadlines
University Endorsement Deadline: January 2023
External Fellowship Deadline: March 2, 2023
For more information about applying for the Udall Scholarship, essay tips, and links to our workshops and info sessions, please email fellowships@georgetown.edu and request to be added to the Udall 2022 Listserv!