Applications being accepted for Udall Scholarship

Applications being accepted for Udall Scholarship

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Submitted The deadline for the Udall Scholarship is approaching. All students interested in applying should apply by March 2.

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The deadline for the Udall Scholarship is approaching. All students interested in applying should apply by March 2.

Even though the Udall Scholarship award has been raised from $5,000 to $7,000, the true value of the scholarship lies in the network of alumni.

“Many alumni say they think of the network as (the) primary bulk of award,” said Paula Randler, the scholarship program manager.

But before becoming a part of a network that is 2,000 members strong, all alumni had to apply for the competitive scholarship that honors politicians Morris and Stewart Udall for their efforts in helping Native peoples, according to the foundation’s website.

Randler handles approximately 450 to 475 applications every year, with 50 to 80 of those applications coming from Native students, she said.

Students interested in applying should be aware that March 2 is this year’s deadline for applications.

“The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college sophomores and juniors for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment,” the scholarship website states.

Last year, the Udall Foundation awarded 51 sophomores and juniors from 43 colleges and universities all over the country, according to their website. The three areas of concentration for the scholarship are tribal policy, Native health care and environment.


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