How to Apply

The Faculty Representative.
Students are nominated by their college or university’s faculty representative, who is the liaison between the institution and the Foundation. Each university may nominate up to six candidates for the Udall Scholarship. The Udall FacRep oversees the selection of the institution’s nominees, helps nominees prepare for the competition, and submits the nomination materials to the Foundation so that they are received by March 3, 2009.

The Nomination Materials.
The following items are required for each nominee:

  • 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.

Native American and Alaska Native nominees in tribal public policy or health care must submit copies of relevant enrollment forms or descent documentation (for more information, see our Frequently Asked Questions). Members of the First Nations of Canada must submit proof of U.S. permanent residency. U.S. permanent residents must submit a copy of their permanent resident ("green") card and a letter of intent to declare U.S. citizenship (First Nations members excepted).

Nomination and application information must be submitted on forms from the Foundation's website or on photocopies of these forms. Recreated forms and attachments of additional information will not be accepted. The application and essay must be typed or word-processed; handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Submission of Nomination Materials.
The complete nomination package must be received by March 3, 2009, at the Scholarship Program, Morris K. Udall Foundation, 130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ  85701. (Institutional deadlines may be up to 6 months earlier; be sure to contact your faculty representative.)

Dates to Watch

  • September
    2009 Nomination materials available for download on website

  • March 3, 2009
    Receipt deadline for nomination of candidates (Note: institutional deadlines may be earlier. Please check with your faculty representative.)

  • March
    Udall Scholarship Review Committee meets to recommend Scholars

  • April
    Nominees notified of final status

  • April 8
    Udall Scholars announced on website

  • April 15
    Deadline for Foundation receipt of Scholar Award Reply form

  • May 15
    Deadline for Foundation receipt of Scholar Travel Reply form

  • August 5-9, 2009
    Udall Scholar Orientation, Tucson, Arizona