Udall Foundation Tribal Policy and Native American Health Care Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship awards sophomores and juniors up to $7,000 in scholarship who demonstrate a commitment to Native American issues, public service, and leadership. Students who are interested in working on an array of policy issues or pursuing health-related careers concerning Native American or Alaskan Native people are encouraged to apply. The Udall Fellowship awards three types of awards: tribal policy, Native American Healthcare, and environment.
The Academic Fellowships Team is here to support you through all steps of the application process. If you are interested in connecting with us to learn more, please contact us at fellowship@brandeis.edu.
Eligibility
- Sophomore or junior
- Enrolled in a state or federally recognized Native American band or tribe (including Canadian First Nations) and/or your parents or grandparents are enrolled in a state or federally recognized Native American band or tribe
- Permanent US resident or US citizen
Application Timeline
- Intent-to-Apply Deadline: Jan. 11, 2023
- Campus Deadline: Feb. 1, 2023
- National Deadline: March 3, 2024
Award
- A scholarship up to $7,000
- A 5-day expenses paid trip to Tucson, AZ
- Access to the Udall Scholarship network
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- Contact Academic Fellowships to set up a meeting to discuss the application process and strategy.
- Review Sample Application and Resources to help guide you through the next steps of the application.
- Request 3 letters of recommendation from professors and members of your community that can speak to your leadership, public service, and academic achievement.
- Order Academic Transcripts to send to the foundation.
- Write an 800-word essay related to the Udall Foundation’s core values.
- Fill out the 11-short answer application questions which can be accessed through Elizabeth Rotolo.
Udall is seeking scholars who demonstrate the following qualities:
Tribal Policy Fellowship
- A passion for and commitment to the Native American community through participation in cultural activities and service in the community.
- Working towards a career path that will make a difference for the applicant’s tribe or for the Native American or Alaska Natives community in general.
- Leadership skills that inspire action and motivates others to act.
- Committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building.
- Works well with others, mediates conflicts, identifies solutions, and apt at problem-solving.
Native Health Care Fellowship
- Interested in improving health care practice and delivery in Indian country, or contributing to health care policy and research.
- A passion for and commitment to the Native American community through participation in cultural activities and service in the community.
- Working towards a career path that will make a positive impact on the health care of the applicant’s tribe or for the Native American and Alaska Native community in general.
- Leadership skills that inspire action and motivates others to act.
- Committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building.
- Works well with others, mediates conflicts, identifies solutions, and apt at problem-solving.
- Your Academic Fellowships Team: Meredith and Elizabeth are here to help you through each step of the process, from exploring the different application components, to choosing your recommendation letter writers, to providing feedback on your essays. Email fellowships@brandeis.edu to schedule a meeting with us!
- Example Application (pdf): The Udall Foundation has provided a pdf version of the application so you can preview the application questions and structure.
- Advice from Previous Udall winners: The Udall Foundation, along with program alumni, has compiled a list of application tips, suggestions, and encouragement.
- Udall Scholarship FAQs: The Udall Foundation has compiled a list of frequently asked questions and their answers. This is a great place to further explore the eligibility requirements, application advice, and more. The Academic Fellowships Team is also regularly in contact with the Udall Foundation, so please feel free to reach out to us as well!