The 2015 Udall Family Foundation have announced the availability of
merit-based scholarships and internship programs for two-year and fouryear undergraduates who are of Native American and Alaska Native
descent. Review the opportunities below. If you would like to apply for
one or all three programs, visit the Udall Foundation Website for
guidelines and applications.
Native American and Alaska Natives Pursuing Tribal Public Policy
or Native American Health Care:
The 2015 Udall Foundation recognizes Native American and Alaska
Native undergraduates with commitment and potential to make
significant contributions to tribal public policy or Native American
health care. You will also attend Orientation in August to learn from
and network with experts, their peers, and members of the Udall family.
> Awards $5,000 merit-based scholarships for educational expenses,
> Connect with a national network of Native American leaders
> Meet other Udall Scholars at the August Orientation in Tucson,
Arizona
Native American and Alaska Natives Pursing Environmental
Majors:
The 2015 Udall Foundation recognizes undergraduates with the
commitment and potential to pursue careers related to the environment
across a wide spectrum of science, education, engineering, and social
science fields.
> Awards $5,000 merit-based scholarships for educational expenses
> Connect with a national network of environmental leaders
> Meet other Udall scholars at the Orientation at Tucson, Arizona in
August
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The award includes life-time membership in the Udall Alumni
Community, a vibrant community offering job and internship
opportunities, support for public service initiatives, and intellectual
discussion.
Native American Congressional Internship Program:
There will be a ten-week fully funded summer internship in Washington,
D.C., for Native American and Alaska Native undergraduate (from 2year and 4-year colleges) students who wish to learn more about the
federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. They will
arrange placement in a congressional or agency office where you will
have opportunities to research legislative issues important to tribal
communities, network with public officials and tribal advocacy groups,
and experience an insider's view of the federal government.
Benefits:
> Roundtrip airfare to and from Washington, D.C. and a daily allowance
for meals, transportation and incidentals,
> Paid apartment-style housing provided with an on-site coordinator,
> Meetings with distinguished members of Congress, as well as
directors and staff of federal agencies, and
>A $1,200 educational stipend upon completion of the internship.
For more information, contact: www.udall.gov
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