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Udall Scholarships

Outstanding UCLA sophomores and juniors preparing for careers in Environmental Public Policy, OR 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) are invited to apply for the Udall Scholarship. The Udall Foundation seeks applicants with strong academic records, and demonstrated leadership and service.

Award:
$5,000 per year to cover eligible expenses for tuition, fees, books, room and board.

Eligibility:
An applicant must be nominated by UCLA and:
1) Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
2) Be a sophomore or junior at the time of application ("sophomore" is defined as a student with two more years of undergraduate study after the year of application; a "junior" is defined as a student with one more year of undergraduate study after the year of application
3) Be enrolled in an undergraduate major that will lead to a career related to the environment or a career in tribal public policy or Native American health care
4) Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
5) Demonstrate leadership and service

You cannot apply directly for a Udall Scholarship. You must be nominated by UCLA. Up to six students can be nominated. In order to be considered for UCLA nomination, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements listed above and follow the instruction below:
Please submit a resume and an unofficial copy of your UCLA transcript or DPR (if you are a transfer student, please submit an unofficial transcript from your transfer institution). Your resume should list all honors and awards and include all activities and involvements (college and high school) that demonstrate your history of service to and leadership in environmental issues, or issues of tribal health policy, and that demonstrate your committment to a career related to the environment or to tribal health policy.

Make two sets, each containing a resume and a transcript/s or DPR and submit both to Honors Programs, A311 Murphy Hall no later than the UCLA NOMINATION DEADLINE:

Visit the Udall Scholarship website for complete scholarship information.