Udall Scholarship

$7,000 for sophomores and juniors. Final applications are due by early March.

Characteristics of a Potential Udall Scholar

• College sophomore or junior.
• Working towards solutions to environmental challenges or issues impacting Native American nations.
• Committed to one of these areas through public service.
• Inspires and motivates others to take action.
• Committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building.

Timeline

Now through February

• Thoroughly read Udall website. 
• Notify Dr. Peter Levins (pml55@pitt.edu) with your intent to apply, as the Udall campus representative must enter you in the Udall online application system for you to begin your application
• Send for Pitt transcripts (can be unofficial) and original transcripts of any college-level study outside of Pitt.
• Schedule advising appointments with the Udall campus representative to discuss drafts of your application before the February 1 campus deadline.
• Seek appropriate letter writers who can speak to your academic excellence, leadership potential, and commitment to environmental causes or Native American issues.
  • Discuss your choice of letter writers with the Udall campus representative.
  • Get a commitment from 3 recommendation writers
  • Prepare recommendation packets (follow instructions on National Scholarships website).
  • Give 3 recommendation writers a SOLID draft of your application BEFORE THEY COMPLETE THEIR LETTERS.

February: First Campus Deadline

• Submit your completed Udall application online.
• Permanent residents should provide copy of permanent residence card with intent to become a U.S. citizen.
• Faculty should email their letters of recommendation directly to the Udall campus representative. 

Mid-February

• Campus committee meets to select 8 nominees.
• Campus selection committee feedback is given to nominees. Nominees continue to work on applications until final campus deadline.

March

Submit final Udall application online.

April

• Udall Foundation emails notifications to all applicants.
• Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of Scholar Award Reply form.

May

Scholar posting.

August

Udall Scholar Orientation in Tuscon, Ariz.