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Awards:
 60 Awards + 4 day summer institute/orientation, &
professional network resources
 50 Honorable Mentions
 Up to $7,000
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Eligibility:
 Sophomores/Juniors (If awarded as a soph. may apply
again as a jr.)
 3.0+ GPA
 US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident
(Environmental)
 Native American, Alaskan Native/Aleut/Canadian 1st
Nation (Environmental, Tribal Public Policy or Native
Health Care)
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Environmental
 Any field including policy, STEM, education, urban
planning/renewal, business, health, justice, economics, …
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Tribal Public Policy [TPP]
 Any field affecting Native communities including tribal
sovereignty, governance, law, education, justice, natural
resource management, economics, cultural preservation/
revitalization, development, …
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Native Health Care [NHC]
 Any field including health care administration, social work,
medicine (all fields, incl. vet, dent, opt, pod), counseling,
research, drug/alcohol rehab, …
“This is the best-possible celebration &
affirmation of my work I’ve ever received.”
(-2009 Udall Scholar)
“…[T]he orientation was a life changing experience to meet & learn from the next tribal
& environmental leaders.” (-2011 Udall Scholar)
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Participation is mandatory
9-14 August 2016
Tucson, AZ
All expenses paid: travel, meals, lodging
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Purpose:
 Encourage networking (network is over 2,000 members strong as well as the
independent Udall Alumni Association formed by Udall Scholars)
 Provide educational opportunities
 Empower Scholars
 Introduce Scholars to the life & legacy of Morris & Stewart Udall
 Meet members of the Foundation (including Udall family)
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Basic Biographical/Resume Data
Udall Specific Questions (incl. 7 short
questions)
Udall Essay (800 words)
Transcript/s
3 Letters of Recommendation that speak to
your leadership, public service and academic
achievements
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1-2 sentence description of career goal/s. (575
characters w/spaces)
What are your professional aspirations? What
issues, needs or problems do you hope to
address? Indicate in which area(s) of the
environment, TPP, or NHC you are considering
making your career and specify how your
academic program and overall educational plans
will assist you in achieving your goals. (2000
characters w/spaces)
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Describe non-course related research
experience, if applicable.
 Indicate which areas of the environment, TPP or
NHC your research affects
 Indicate how the research experience will assist
you in achieving your (professional/career) goals.
 (1500 characters w/spaces)
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Describe a leadership experience in which
you made a difference on campus or in your
community.
 It is OK if you have not held a formal position
 Seek examples that are recent or ongoing
▪ If you have a question about which experience to use,
ask me (Dean Goldberg) and consult with Udall Scholar,
Emily Crossette ’15
 (2400 characters w/spaces)
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Describe a specific activity or experience that
has been important in clarifying or
strengthening your commitment to the
environment. (1000 characters w/spaces)
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Describe your most significant public service,
community, or campus activities associated with
your interests in the environment/TPP/NHC in
which you regularly participate.
 Explain duration, degree and significance of your
involvement.
 (2200 characters w/spaces)
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Provide Selection Committee with additional
information.
 Do not ignore this question, nor take it lightly
 Your response helps contextualize your
application for the Selection Committee
 Committee may award “Discretionary Points”
 (1100 characters w/spaces)
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Discuss a significant public speech, legislative
act, book or public policy statement by either
Congressman Morris K. Udall or Secretary of
Interior Stewart L. Udall
Essay must include discussion of how the
speech, act, … has had an impact on your field of
study, interests, and career goals
 800 words or less, including references
 The essay is important!!! Do your research…find a
work, speech, … that is meaningful to you!
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The essay is neither a personal statement NOR a policy proposal NOR a
“book review/synopsis” but a combination of all 3
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The best essays demonstrate a sophisticated, nuanced understanding of
Morris or Stewart Udall’s legacy
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Best essays also clearly relate the chosen topic (article, speech, legislative
work,…) to the applicant’s interests & career aspirations
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Essay should demonstrate that applicant is well-informed about past &/or
present environmental (TPP, NHC) issues and familiarity w/Udall legacy
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Engage with the work selected—grapple w/its intent &/or impact
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DON’T select the obvious … dig around, find the piece that works best
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Where to start…Udall Papers at the University of Arizona
(www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/udall/index.html;
www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/sludall/)
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A strong COMMITMENT to environment,
tribal public policy, or native health care
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A strong TRAJECTORY (evidence of future
promise)
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A strong CHARACTER (a.k.a. “the Mo
Factor”)
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Readers look for a coherent narrative and
strong trajectory—an application that
suggests you WILL (potentially) have an
impact down the road
Readers also look for a strong character and
ability to make a difference (aka “The Mo
Factor”)—civility, integrity, consensus
building
Use short answers to reveal your values,
interests and motivation/s
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Read approx. 80-90 applications/day
Spend approx. 10-15 minutes/application
Applications are read by state, grouped &
awarded by region
Readers work in pairs
Each application is read 2x (once by each
member of pair); if necessary, application is
read a 3rd time
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5 Components (Max. 21 Points)
 Commitment to Improving or Preserving the
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Environment (5 pts)
Personal Characteristics (5 pts)
Academic Achievements (4 pts)
Essay (4 pts)
Discretionary Points (3 pts)
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Two or more years involvement in campus/
community activities or organizations related
to environment (TPP, NHC)
Participation in research, internships, jobs
related to environment (TPP, NHC)
Clearly articulated educational & professional
goals
Goal/career statements supported by the
responses provided throughout application
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The application provides a coherent narrative
of the candidate’s path.
The career goals, activities & service
experiences demonstrate that the applicant
has begun to work towards a career that will
allow him/her to make significant
contributions to environmental, TPP or NHC
issues through political or public service,
community action, scientific advances, etc.
“The Mo Factor”: Civility, Integrity, Consensusbuilding
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Desire to solve problems, make a difference
Goes above and beyond
Compassion & integrity manifested through
community/public service
Leadership in general
Recognition by peers, faculty, community
Well rounded
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Letters of Recommendation (LORs) attest to
academic &/or professional potential
Transcript & LORs indicate “challenging”
coursework
Coursework appropriate to career/
professional goals
GPA with consistent or upward trend, esp. in
major
Honors & Awards (includes presentations,
research, publications, etc.)
800 words
Critical Analysis of Speech, Article, Legislation,
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 Integrates Analysis with Career Goals/ Interests
 Understands MK or SL Udall’s Legacy &/or
Contribution to Environmental Issues
 Well written
 Unique or fresh perspective
 Where to start…Udall website: Udall Legacy tab
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Putting Self Through College, Working 20+
Hours/Week
Overcoming Adversity, Dealing With
Significant Hardship/s, Balancing
Work/Family & College Responsibilities
Non-Traditional or 1st Generation College
Student
Otherwise Promotes Diversity of Scholar Pool
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Activities Matter
Be Clear, Concise and To the Point: Make it
easy for readers to find the important
information
The Essay is VERY Important: Make the
connection to your interests and projected
career. This is essential. It tends to be the area
where most essays fall short
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Grades are less important than activities and
leadership
Don’t be concerned about your major/minor
Do be clear about how your particular career
path and goals relate to environmental (TPP
or NHC) issues
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Tell a cohesive “story” beginning with the career goal
statement. The story should be supported by activities,
research, jobs/internships, transcripts, LORs, and the all
important essay.
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Articulate a career path or field (not necessarily a specific
profession). Where are you going?
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Show a desire for consensus-building &/or problemsolving.
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Illustrate leadership potential.
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Convey/live the Mo Factor: Civility, Integrity, Consensus
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Follow application instructions and advice as
laid out on our website at
http://externalscholarships.lafayette.edu/sch
olarships/udall-scholarship/
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Attend Udall student webinar/s; dates posted
on www.udall.gov
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Read Guidance to Applicants advice on both
the Udall and on our External Scholarships
websites!!!!
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Request Access to Application (email
externalscholarships@lafayette.edu)
Follow Application Instructions & advice on our
website
(http://externalscholarships.lafayette.edu/scholarship
s/udall-scholarship)
Complete Application On-line through www.udall.gov
LORs submitted as email (WORD) attachments to
externalscholarships@lafayette.edu or
goldbeja@lafayette.edu
Request official paper transcripts from Registrar’s
Office (have sent to Dean Goldberg)
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Campus Selection Process: Campus selection
committee will nominate up to 8 candidates from the
pool of submitted applications
▪ Nominated applicants will work with Dean Goldberg to refine &
finalize application before official submission
▪ OK to submit if you are off campus in Spring 2016
▪ LORs MUST be submitted electronically (via email) to Dean
Goldberg (as email attachments/WORD document/signed & on
letterhead)
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Official Deadline: 2 March 2016
Scholars/HM Announced: early April 2016
 Mandatory Scholars Orientation Weekend: 9-14 August
2016 (Tucson, AZ)
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