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Summary

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.  including funding details, , and information about past award winners.

Each scholar receives up to $7,500 for eligible academic expenses. In addition, the scholarship provides access to the Udall Alumni Network, an association of environmental and tribal leaders and public servants sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities. Udall scholars also travel to Tucson, Arizona for Scholar Orientation, a 5-day event where scholars extend their professional network, meet other scholars and alumni, and learn new skills.

In selecting scholars, the Udall Foundation seeks the following in prospective scholars:

• A commitment to work towards positive solutions to pressing environmental challenges or issues impacting Indigenous communities.
• A demonstration of that commitment through positions of leadership, undertaking community service, and/or community-engaged research
• A clear track record of course work or research connected to the Udall program you are intend to apply for
• Strong academic performance, especially in courses related to your chosen area

Campus Nomination Process

 Applicants must have the following materials submitted in the Udall application portal by the campus deadline of Early-February 2027, TBA:

• Completed responses to the 11-question application form
• An 800-word essay related to the Udall Foundation’s core values

In addition, the following materials must be uploaded to W&M's by Early-February 2027, TBA

• A copy of your current unofficial transcript
• Three that speak to your leadership, public service, and academic achievements
  • Note: It is the responsibility of applicants to inform their letter writers that they will need to upload their letters to W&M's Udall Box folder

Deadlines and Timeline:

• Early-February 2027, TBA: Campus Deadline. By this date you must have all application materials submitted via the Udall portal and uploaded to W&M's Udall Box folder.
• Early-February through Mid-February: Applications are reviewed by the Udall campus committee.
• Early-March 2027, TBD: Final Submission Deadline. Applicants whose materials have been endorsed by the campus committee will be able to edit their applications before submitting them in time to meet Udall's national deadline.
• Early-March 2027, TBD: National Deadline for the University.

Nominations: Â鶹Æƽâ°æ can nominate a maximum of eight applications. Four applicants can be nominated to the Native Healthcare or Tribal Public Policy categories, and four applicants can be nominated to the Environment category.

Note: Applicants in the Native Healthcare and Tribal Policy categories must be Native American or Alaskan natives. Read more about the categories on the .

National Application Process

The Udall Scholarship national application deadline is Early-March 2027, TBD. After the final submission deadline, the University will review your materials to ensure a complete application by the national deadline.

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