Morris K. Udall Foundation

The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to Native American nations or to the environment.

Deadline: March

Value: Up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational expenses; Four-day Udall Scholars Orientation in Tucson, Arizona to meet with other Scholars, elected officials, environmental and tribal leaders

Eligibility: Sophomore and junior level college students

Major: environment; public policy; health care; engineering; science; education; urban planning and renewal; business; justice; economics

Fellowship Type: Undergraduate

Nomination: Yes; Contact the Fellowships Office

Website: Udall

Udall Application Deadlines

  • Internal Deadline: February 3, 2025, 11:59pm.
  • National Deadline: March 5, 2025, 11:59pm MT.

Udall Recommended Steps and Timeline

  1. By November 1, 2024: Meet with Office of National Fellowships to assess eligibility for Udall Scholarship and discuss potential letter writers.
  2. November 2024 - January 2025: Complete drafts and revisions of Career Goals, Programs and Activities, and Udall Essay.
  3. February 3, 2025, 11:59pm: Internal Deadline
  4. February 14, 2025: Nominees notified
  5. By March 3, 2025: Nominees complete nomination agreement form.
  6. March 5, 2025, 11:59pm MT: National Deadline.