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Udall
Student Information Guide
The
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental
Policy Foundation was authorized by the U.S. Congress in
1992
to honor Congressman Morris King Udall and his legacy of public
service. The Udall Foundation awards approximately 80 scholarships
of up to $5,000 (and 50 scholarships of $350 to honorable
mention
recipients) to undergraduate students who study the environment
and related fields, and to Native American and Alaska Native
undergraduate students in fields related to health care and
tribal public policy.
Applicants must be sophomores or
juniors studying the environment or related fields (or Native
American or Alaskan Natives studying the areas of healthcare
or tribal public policy). A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended.
Students should also have a strong record of activism in their
field and career goals related to the environment
UIC may only nominate 6 candidates
for this award, and students may not apply directly.
If there are more than 6 applicants, a selection committee will
be formed to determine the UIC nominees.
For more detailed information on
the award, eligibility, or to download an application, visit
the Udall website at www.udall.gov.
If you want to apply
for the Udall Scholarship:
1. Read and download
the application and instructions online
2. Verify that you meet all basic eligibility requirements
3. Begin researching the essay requirement for the award; become
familiar with the life and legacy of Morris K. Udall
4. Contact at least 3 faculty members to write letters of recommendation
for you
5. Visit the Office of Special Scholarship Programs to:
--a. Let us know that you would like to be a nominee
--b. Make an appointment with Beth Powers to review your draft
application
6. Contact Records Office in Student Services Building (SSB)
to request UIC transcript be sent to OSSP
7. Start working on your application early! The best applications
are those that have been prepared with thoughtfulness and thoroughness
Important Dates for
Udall Applicants:
UIC
Application Deadline: February 10, 2009
Final Application Deadline: March 3, 2009
For more information contact:
The Office of Special
Scholarship Programs
The University of Illinois at Chicago
2506 University Hall, (312) 355-2477
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