1. Apply for the Udall Scholarship! If you’re a committed student pursuing a career related to the environment; If you’re a committed American Indian or Alaska Native student pursuing a career that will make a difference in your tribe or across Indian Country

2. Why apply? $5,000 Scholar Orientation Udall Alumni Network

3. What is Udall Scholar Orientation? “This is the best-possible celebration and affirmation of my work I’ve ever received.” - 2009 Udall Scholar

4. What is the Udall network? Alumni share jobs, events, and other information via the Scholar listserv and the Udall Native Network listserv. The Udall community is made up of over 1,300 alumni; Udall alumni are movers and shakers in government, non-profits, and the private sector;

5. Who can apply? Current sophomores or juniors; Plan on full-time study in 2014-2015; GPA equivalent of “B” or higher; U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident; Applicants in the tribal policy or Native health care categories must be American Indian or Alaska Native or Canadian First Nations.

6. How do I apply? Visit www.udall.govwww.udall.gov Contact PSU faculty representative, Leena Shrestha at fellowships@pdx.edufellowships@pdx.edu Work on the online application and essay. Request three reference letters. Request your official transcripts from all the schools you have ever attended. Revise, revise, revise with help from your faculty representative! Deadline: January 23, 2014

7. What does the selection committee look for? A Strong Commitment A Strong Trajectory A Strong Character (the “Mo Factor”) (so, who’s Mo?)

8. Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Mo and Stewart Udall were dedicated public servants who served particularly to protect the rights of American Indians and to conserve natural resources.

9. Application Tips: Demonstrate a strong commitment to tribal policy, Native health care, or the environment. Tell a cohesive story. Articulate a career path. Show a desire for consensus-building or problem-solving. Illustrate leadership potential. The best applicants live our Foundation motto: Civility, Integrity, Consensus

10. How do I learn more? Talk to Leena Shrestha at 503 725 4005 or fellowships@pdx.edu Contact Paula Randler at (520) 901-8564 or randler@udall.gov www.udall.gov