Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
Amount: Up to US $7,500
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, awarded by the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, supports future leaders in environmental, tribal public policy, and health care fields. With 55 scholarships of $7,000 each expected in 2025, this highly competitive program requires students to participate in their schools' internal competitions. Scholars benefit from networking opportunities and access to the Udall Alumni Network, fostering collaboration and growth in their respective fields.

Overview

NOTE: Contact your faculty rep today; many schools have internal deadlines up to six months earlier than the Udall Foundation’s submission deadline.Faculty reps must register students for the online application by Letter of Inquiry deadline above.Applications must be submitted through the online system by Full Proposal deadline above. Note: institutional deadlines may be earlier. Please check with your faculty representative. About Us The Udall Foundation awards scholarships, fellowships, and internships for study in fields related to the environment and to American Indians and Alaska Natives in fields related to health care and tribal public policy; provides funding to the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy and to the Native Nations Institute to conduct environmental policy research, research on American Indian and Alaska Native health care issues and tribal public policy issues, and training; and provides assessment, mediation, training, and other related services through the John S. McCain III National Center for Environmental Conflict Resolution (National Center or NCECR). Udall Undergraduate Scholarship The Scholarship Program identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. It is highly competitive, with students participating in their schools’ internal competitions before receiving consideration from the Udall Foundation. As a condition of their award, Scholars attend a multiday Scholar Orientation experience. In 2025, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding 55 scholarships of $7,000 each. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. Award Information The Udall Scholarship provides: Access to the Udall Alumni Network: an association of change-makers working in Indian country and environmental fields sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities.Participation at Scholar Orientation: extending your professional network, meeting other Scholars and alumni, and learning new skills.Up to $7,000 for eligible academic expenses. Please see FAQs for additional guidelines.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You can apply for the scholarship if you:Are a sophomore or junior-level college student at a two-year or four-year accredited institution of higher education in the United States, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree during the current academic year;Will be pursuing a bachelor's degree full-time during the following academic year; andAre a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident. Two year college students may apply as sophomores in the semester before receiving their associate's degree. You must have applied and/or been accepted to a four year university as a full-time student for the following year in order to receive the award.For the purposes of the Scholarship Program, a Native American or Alaska Native is any individual who is:U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who are members of either State- or Federally-recognized Tribes;Descendants of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who are members of either State- or Federally-recognized Tribes;Those considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose; andAlaska Natives.Required documents to demonstrate tribal enrollment or descendancy:Applicants must submit copies of relevant enrollment forms, cards, and/or descent documentation such as a Certificate of Degree of Indian or Alaska Native Blood.Descendants of enrolled tribal members must provide proof of their parent's or grandparent's enrollment and birth certificates that demonstrate the applicant's relationship to the enrolled tribal member. Applicants who are members of the First Nations of Canada must submit proof of U.S. permanent residency. Who Should ApplyTribal Policy For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian countryNative Health CareFor Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careersEnvironmentFor undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues

Ineligibility

At this time Native Hawaiians are not eligible. The Foundation may revisit this issue in the future.