Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (federal agency)
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$7,500 for sophomores and juniors going into environmental, Tribal public policy, or Native health care careers; up to 65 awards in 2027
- How much
- $7,500
- Who qualifies
- Only some students qualify. The official page explains who.
- Sophomore- or junior-level students at accredited institutions; environment-related careers, or (enrolled tribal members) careers in health care or Tribal public policy; campus nomination required.
- For undergrads
- U.S. citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident
- When to apply
- Opens later Annual; online application available ~Oct 9; faculty reps register students by early March; application due early March (Mar 4, 2027, 11:59 p.m. MST); results ~late April
- How to apply
- Go through your school's internal competition
- Your Udall faculty representative registers you for the online application
- Submit essays and references
- What you'll need
- essay + recommendation + school nomination
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (udall.gov), page 2 and page 3
The details
One-year award of $7,500. Very competitive: students first compete inside their school, and the school's faculty representative nominates them. Categories: Environment (open to all eligible students) and Tribal public policy or Native health care (for enrolled members of federally recognized tribes).
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