Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship identifies future leaders in environmental. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on the stewardship of public lands and natural resources, among other things.
Deadlines
- Pre-Application: Oct 20
- WFU Nominee Application: Feb 10
- Letter of Recommendations: Feb 12
Requires a WFU email.
Who Should Apply?
- Students who are working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges.
- Students who have demonstrated their commitment to one of these areas through public service.
- Students who inspire and motivate others to take action.
- Students who have committed to making a difference through civility, integrity, consensus, nonpartisanship, and public service.
Environment
For undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues.
- Currently a sophomore or junior;
- Students must have completed at least 3 semesters of college coursework (AP and college credits taken while in high school do not count).
- Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident.
- Working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges.
Wake Forest may only nominate four students in the environment category. Interested applicants must submit a Pre-Application, a transcript, and a resume to the selection committee, which will determine which students move forward as nominees each year.
Deadlines
- Pre-Application Deadline: October 20
- Submit the Pre-Application by October 20, which includes:
- Required Essays – requires a WFU Email
- Current Resume
- Current Transcript
- Advice and Guidance on the Udall Application
- Sample Udall Undergraduate Scholarship Application
- Udall Scholarship FAQs
- Udall Papers at the University of Arizona
- Information for Reference Writers
For general questions, please contact Acacia Fike-Nelson, WFU Udall Campus Advisor, at fikenea@wfu.edu or schedule a meeting.
For more detailed information, check out the information session below or the Udall Foundation website.
Information Sessions
Upcoming Info Sessions
TBD Fall 2024
Previously Recorded Info Sessions
Past Wake Forest Recipients
View List of Recipients
- Roksanna Keyvan, Honorable Mention – Environment, 2025
- Aidan Norris, Honorable Mention – Environment, 2024
- Savannah Baber, Scholar – Tribal Public Policy, 2018
Savannah Baber (’19) Becomes First Udall Scholar at Wake Forest
Savannah Baber, a Wake Forest University junior, is the University’s first recipient of the Udall Scholarship, provided by the Morris and Stewart Udall Foundation.