 Awards:  50 Awards + 4 day summer institute/orientation, & professional network resources  50 Honorable Mentions  Eligibility:  Sophomores/Juniors (If awarded as a soph. may apply again as a jr.)  3.0+ GPA  US Citizen, US National, or Permanent Resident (Environmental)  Native American, Alaskan Native/Aleut/Canadian 1 st Nation (Environmental, Tribal Public Policy or Native Health Care)

 Environmental  Any field including policy, STEM, education, urban planning/renewal, business, health, justice, economics, …  Tribal Public Policy  Any field affecting Native communities including tribal sovereignty, governance, law, education, justice, natural resource management, economics, cultural preservation/ revitalization, development, …  Native Health Care  Any field including health care administration, social work, medicine (all fields, incl. vet, dent, opt, pod), counseling, research, drug/alcohol rehab, …

“This is the best-possible celebration & affirmation of my work I’ve ever received.” (-2009 Udall Scholar) “…[T]he orientation was a life changing experience to meet & learn from the next tribal & environmental leaders.” (-2011 Udall Scholar)  Participation is mandatory  Early August  Purpose:  Encourage networking  Provide educational opportunities  Empower Scholars  Introduce Scholars to the life & legacy of Morris & Stewart Udall  Meet members of the Foundation (including Udall family)

 Basic Biographical/Resume Data  Udall Specific Questions (7 short questions)  Udall Essay (800 words)  Transcript/s  3 Letters of Recommendation

 Describe non-course related research experience, if applicable.  Indicate which areas of the environment, TPP or NHC your research affects  Indicate how the research experience will assist you in achieving your (professional/career) goals.

 Describe a leadership experience in which you made a difference on campus or in your community.  It is OK if you have not held a formal position  Seek examples that are recent or ongoing ▪ If you have a question about which experience to use, ask me (Dean Goldberg) and consult with Udall Scholar, Emily Crossette ‘15

 Describe a specific activity or experience that has been important in clarifying or strengthening your commitment to the environment.  Describe your most significant public service, community, or campus activities associated with your interests in the environment/tribal public policy/Native health care in which you regularly participate.  Explain duration, degree and significance of your involvement.

 Provide Selection Committee with additional information.  Do not ignore this question, nor take it lightly  Your response helps contextualize your application for the Selection Committee  Committee may award “Discretionary Points”

 Discuss a significant public speech, legislative act, book or public policy statement by either Congressman Morris K. Udall or Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall  Essay must include discussion of how the speech, act, … has had an impact on your field of study, interests, and career goals  800 words or less, including references  The essay is important!!! Do your research…find a work, speech, … that is meaningful to you!

 The essay is neither a personal statement NOR a policy proposal NOR a “book review/synopsis” but a combination of all 3  The best essays demonstrate a sophisticated, nuanced understanding of Morris or Stewart Udall’s legacy  Best essays also clearly relate the chosen topic (article, speech, legislative work,…) to the applicant’s interests & career aspirations  Essay should demonstrate that applicant is well-informed about past &/or present environmental (TPP, NHC) issues and familiarity w/Udall legacy  Engage with the work selected—grapple w/its intent &/or impact  DON’T select the obvious … dig around, find the piece that works best  Where to start…Udall Papers at the University of Arizona (

 A strong COMMITMENT to environment, tribal public policy, or native health care  A strong TRAJECTORY (evidence of future promise)  A strong CHARACTER (a.k.a. “the Mo Factor”)

 Readers look for a coherent narrative and strong trajectory—an application that suggests you WILL (potentially) have an impact down the road  Readers also look for a strong character and ability to make a difference (aka “The Mo Factor”)—civility, integrity, consensus building  Use short answers to reveal your values, interests and motivation/s

 Read approx applications/day  Spend approx minutes/application  Applications are read by state, grouped & awarded by region (approx. 3 scholars/region)  Readers work in pairs  Each application is read 2x (once by each member of pair); if necessary, application is read a 3 rd time

 5 Components (Max. 21 Points)  Commitment to Improving or Preserving the Environment (5 pts)  Personal Characteristics (5 pts)  Academic Achievements (4 pts)  Essay (4 pts)  Discretionary Points (3 pts)

 Two or more years involvement in campus/ community activities or organizations related to environment (TPP, NHC)  Participation in research, internships, jobs related to environment (TPP, NHC)  Clearly articulated educational & professional goals  Goal/career statements supported by the responses provided throughout application

 The application provides a coherent narrative of the candidate’s path.  The career goals, activities & service experiences demonstrate that the applicant has begun to work towards a career that will allow him/her to make significant contributions to environmental, TPP or NHC issues through political or public service, community action, scientific advances, etc.

“The Mo Factor”: Civility, Integrity, Consensus- building  Desire to solve problems, make a difference  Goes above and beyond  Compassion & integrity manifested through community/public service  Leadership in general  Recognition by peers, faculty, community  Well rounded

 Letters of Recommendation (LORs) attest to academic &/or professional potential  Transcript & LORs indicate “challenging” coursework  Coursework appropriate to career/ professional goals  GPA with consistent or upward trend, esp. in major  Honors & Awards (includes presentations, research, publications, etc.)

 800 words  Critical Analysis of Speech, Article, Legislation, …  Integrates Analysis with Career Goals/ Interests  Understands MK or SL Udall’s Legacy &/or Contribution to Environmental Issues  Well written  Unique or fresh perspective  Where to start…Udall website: Udall Legacy tab

 Putting Self Through College, Working 20+ Hours/Week  Overcoming Adversity, Dealing With Significant Hardship/s, Balancing Work/Family & College Responsibilities  Non-Traditional or 1 st Generation College Student  Otherwise Promotes Diversity of Scholar Pool

 Activities Matter  Be Clear, Concise and To the Point: Make it easy for readers to find the important information  The Essay is VERY Important: Make the connection to your interests and projected career. This is essential. It tends to be the area where most essays fall short

 Grades are less important than activities and leadership  Don’t be concerned about your major/minor  Do be clear about how your particular career path and goals relate to environmental (TPP or NHC) issues

 Tell a cohesive “story” beginning with the career goal statement. The story should be supported by activities, research, jobs/internships, transcripts, LORs, and the all important essay.  Articulate a career path or field (not necessarily a specific profession). Where are you going?  Show a desire for consensus-building &/or problem- solving.  Illustrate leadership potential.  Convey/live the Mo Factor: Civility, Integrity, Consensus

 Follow application instructions and advice as laid out on our website at olarships/udall-scholarship/ olarships/udall-scholarship/  Attend Udall student webinar/s; dates posted on  Read Guidance to Applicants advice on both the Udall and on our External Scholarships websites!!!!

 Request Access to Application (  Follow Application Instructions & advice on our website ( s/udall-scholarship) s/udall-scholarship  Complete Application On-line through  LORs submitted as (WORD) attachments to or  Request official transcripts from Registrar’s Office (have sent to Dean Goldberg)

 Campus Deadline: 29 January 2015 ▪ Campus selection committee will nominate up to 6 candidates from the pool of submitted applications ▪ Nominated applicants will work with Dean Goldberg to refine & finalize application before official submission ▪ OK to submit if you are off campus in Spring 2015 MUST ▪ LORs MUST be submitted electronically (via ) to Dean Goldberg (as attachments/WORD document/signed & on letterhead)  Official Deadline: 4 March 2015  Scholars/HM Announced: 6 April 2015  Mandatory  Mandatory Scholars Orientation Weekend: 5-9 August 2015 (Tucson, AZ)