Up to $7000 toward college expenses for those interested in environmental studies or Native American policy/healthcare in the US.
Application Deadline
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Duke Contact
NCS Teamncs-ousf@duke.edu
Quick facts
Academic Discipline
Arts & HumanitiesEducation
Professional (Law/Medicine/Business)
Public Service
Social Sciences
STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)
Eligibility: Citizenship
U.S. CitizenWhen to Apply
Sophomore Year, Junior YearCampus Nomination Required?
YesSponsoring Foundation Site
https://www.udall.gov/Description
The Udall Scholarship seeks to support college students who:
- are interested in a career in environmental studies, advocacy, policy, or conservation; or
- are Native Americans interested in a career in tribal policy or healthcare.
(see the list of Federally Recognized Indian Tribes to determine eligibility.)
| Deadline for complete campus applications, including resume information, transcript, and all essays | Friday, January 30, 12p.m. (noon) |
| Deadline for all letters of recommendation sent to: ncs-ousf@duke.edu | Friday, January 30, 12p.m. (noon) |
| Duke nominees named by NCS | February |
Benefits
The scholarship covers up to $7000 toward tuition, fees, books, room, and board.
Scholars also participate in professional development and community events, as well as gain access to a strong alumni network and ongoing opportunities for networking, collaboration, and advancement.
Links
NCS Scholarship Information in Canvas - specialized application advice.
Eligibility
Students must be U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents and must be in their sophomore or junior year of college. Find full eligibility criteria here.
Selection Criteria
- demonstrated commitment to the environment or to a Native American tribe
- leadership potential and communication skills
- commitment to a career related to the environment or tribal policy/healthcare