Are you interested in the environment? In Native American rights? Consider applying for the Udall Scholarship!!
What is it:
The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment. In 2016, the Udall Foundation will award 60 scholarships of up to $7,000 each, and anticipates that at least 20 scholarships will be awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students in Tribal Public Policy and Native Health Care. Students must be enrolled for the 16-17 academic year.
Who Should Apply:
- Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
- Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
- Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
- Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?
Udall Scholars are selected on the basis of:
- Commitment to a career related to the environment, or to tribal public policy, or to American Indian health care;
- Leadership, public service, consensus building, and integrity;
- Academic achievement;
- An understanding of the Udall legacy, demonstrated through the application essay.
Due Dates:
UIC Internal Deadline: February 15, 2015
Udall Foundation Deadline: March 2, 2015
Website:
http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx
If you are interested, please contact Molly Hildebrand at mhild@uic.edu.
