Fellowships
The Udall Scholarship is for sophomores and juniors committed to pursuing careers dedicated to either improving or preserving the environment, to Native American health and tribal policy, and/or to effective public policy conflict resolution. Native American and Alaska Native students who are in fields related to health care or tribal public policy are strongly encouraged to apply.
- What’s provided: Up to $7,000 towards educational expenses as well as an orientation that connects all 80 scholars from across the country.
- Location: U.S.
- Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: Environmental studies, Native American health and/or tribal policy
- Program Type: Undergraduate funding and cohort orientation
Eligibility
- Sophomores and juniors
- U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, or U.S. nationals
Timeline
| Application launch | November 3, 2025 |
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| Application advising | November 3, 2025 to February 12, 2026 |
| Campus deadline | 11:59pm EST, February 13, 2026 (Extended) |
| National deadline | 11:59 p.m. MST, March 4, 2026 |
How to Apply
The Udall Scholarship application requires the following:
- Demographic and academic information
- Responses to a series of 11 short-answer questions
- An essay reflecting on the Udall Foundation’s core values (800 words)
- An official transcript
- Three letters of recommendation
Submit your complete application to UFunds by the campus deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET on February 13, 2026 for consideration in the campus nomination process.
For one-on-one support with this fellowship, sign up for open hours.