AWARD: In 2013, the Morris K. Udall Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships and 50 honorable mentions on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior level college students. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

• To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or
• To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care.

The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.

ELIGIBILITY:

• Be a matriculated sophomore or junor-level student at a two-year or four-year institution of higher education, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree during the 2011-2012 academic year.
• Be committed to a career related to the environment, or committed to a career in tribal public policy or Native American health care (only Native Americans and Alaska Natives are eligible to apply in tribal public policy or Native American health care);
• Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent;
• Be pursuing full-time study during the 2012-2013 academic year;
• Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.

APPLICATION:

The application is available on-line at www.udall.gov. The application consists of:

• A completed, signed Udall Scholarship Application;
• An 800-word essay;
• A current official college transcript and transcripts for other colleges attended;
• Three letters of recommendation;
• A completed Institution Nomination Form.

Learn more about the Morris K. Udall Scholarship at the above web page, by visiting the Academic Advising office, or by contacting the faculty liaison.

Previous winners from Kenyon:

2006