Commitment to a career serving the environment OR Native Americans dedicated to improving conditions for tribal communities.
Contact
NCSncs-ousf@duke.edu
Award recipients
Quick facts
Citizenship
US Citizen, Permanent ResidentStatus
Sophomore, JuniorLocation
DomesticEndorsement Required
YesAward Amount
Each scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board, up to a maximum of $7,000 for one year.
Award Site
https://www.udall.gov/Description
The Udall Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for outstanding college students who intend to pursue careers related to the environment, and Native Americans and Alaskan Natives who intend to pursue careers of service to their communities or Native communities broadly, for example in health care, tribal government, economic development, and education. The Foundation seeks future environmental leaders across a wide spectrum on environmental fields, such as policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be sophomores or juniors, pursuing a bachelor's or associate's degree;
- Have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent;
- Be pursuing full time study;
- Be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or permanent resident;
- Be committed to a career related to the environment, OR committed to a career in tribal public policy or Native American health care (only Native Americans and Alaska Natives are eligible to apply in tribal public policy or Native American health care).
| Action | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Connect with an OUSF advisor to learn about the application process | Schedule an Appointment |
Open office hours every Monday at 4:00pm, or by appointment |
| Submit Application Interest Form | Application Interest | Anytime - the earlier, the better! |
| Work on application materials and check in with NCS and faculty advisers | September - January | |
| Deadline for complete Campus Applications, including resume information, transcript, and all essays | NCS Udall Campus Application | Friday, January 19, 12p.m. (noon) |
| Deadline for all letters of recommendation | ncs-ousf@duke.edu | Friday, January 19, 12p.m. (noon) |
| Duke nominees named by NCS | February |