apply for the udall scholarship! if you’re a committed student pursuing a career related to the...
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Apply for the Udall Scholarship!
• If you’re a committed student pursuing a career related to the environment;• If you’re a committed American Indian
or Alaska Native student pursuing a career that will make a difference in your tribe or across Indian Country
Why apply?
•$5,000•Scholar Orientation•Udall Alumni Network
What is Udall Scholar Orientation?
“This is the best-possible celebration and affirmation of my work I’ve ever received.”
- 2009 Udall Scholar
What is the Udall network?
• Alumni share jobs, events, and other information via the Scholar listserv and the Udall Native Network listserv.
• The Udall community is made up of over 1,300 alumni;
• Udall alumni are movers and shakers in government, non-profits, and the private sector;
Who can apply?
• Current sophomores or juniors;• Plan on full-time study in 2014-2015;• GPA equivalent of “B” or higher;• U.S. citizen, national or permanent
resident;• Applicants in the tribal policy or Native health
care categories must be American Indian or Alaska Native or Canadian First Nations.
How do I apply?
• Visit www.udall.gov• Contact PSU faculty representative, Leena Shrestha
at [email protected]• Work on the online application and essay.• Request three reference letters.• Request your official transcripts from all the schools
you have ever attended.• Revise, revise, revise with help from your faculty
representative!
Deadline: January 23, 2014
What does the selection committee look for?
• A Strong Commitment
• A Strong Trajectory• A Strong Character
(the “Mo Factor”)
(so, who’s Mo?)
Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall
Mo and Stewart Udall were dedicated public servants who served particularly to protect the rights of American Indians and to conserve natural resources.
Application Tips:
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to tribal policy, Native health care, or the environment.
• Tell a cohesive story.• Articulate a career path.• Show a desire for consensus-building or
problem-solving.• Illustrate leadership potential.• The best applicants live our Foundation motto:
Civility, Integrity, Consensus
How do I learn more?
Talk to Leena Shrestha at 503 725 4005 or [email protected]
Contact Paula Randlerat (520) 901-8564 or [email protected]
www.udall.gov