Udall Undergraduate Scholarship
The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship identifies future leaders in environmental, Tribal public policy, and health care fields. The Udall Undergraduate Scholarship honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, health care, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources.
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 or to issues impacting Indian country.
- 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.
Tribal Policy
For Native Americans and Alaska Natives working on an array of policy issues in Indian country.
Native Health Care
For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers.
- 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.
- Students applying for Tribal Policy or Native Health Care must be Native American or Alaska Native. For purposes of the Scholarship Program, a Native American or Alaska Native is an individual who is:
- U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who are members of either State- or Federally-recognized Tribes;
- Descendants of U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents who are members of either State- or Federally-recognized Tribes;
- Those considered by the Secretary of the Interior to be an Indian for any purpose; and
- Alaska Natives.
- Students applying for Tribal Policy or Native Health Care must be Native American or Alaska Native. For purposes of the Scholarship Program, a Native American or Alaska Native is an individual who is:
- Working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or issues impacting Indian country.
Wake Forest may only nominate four students in the environment category and four students in the Tribal public policy and health care fields 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
- 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.