Udall Scholarship
Campus deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026
IMPORTANT NOTE: A campus nomination is required to apply for the Udall Scholarship. To be considered for a college nomination, interested applicants are required (1) to notify Dr. Jess Hernandez, Director for Fellowships and Grants (hernand2@whitman.edu) of their intent to apply and (2) to upload their application materials to the Udall portal by the campus deadline. Late applications will not be accepted.
Eligibility requirements:
- U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. permanent resident
- Sophomore or junior
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Full-time student during year following application
- For "Environment" applicants: open to all undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues
- For "Tribal Policy" applicants: open to Native Americans or Alaska Natives interested in working on an array of policy issues in Indian country
- For "Native Health Care" applicants: open to Native Americans or Alaska Natives interested in pursuing a health-related career
Award summary and conditions: The Udall Foundation awards scholarships to college juniors and sophomores for their leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to the environment and Native American nations. The scholarship honors the legacies of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall, whose careers had a significant impact on Native American self-governance, healthcare, and the stewardship of public lands and natural resources. Recipients in their sophomore year may reapply in their junior year.
Benefits include:
- $7,000 (maximum) for tuition, room and board and other educational expenses
- All-expenses paid Udall Scholar Orientation
- Access to Udall alumni listserv of environmental and tribal professionals
Application process: online; interested applicants must email Dr. Jess Hernandez at hernand2@whitman.edu to be registered on the application portal
Application requirements:
- Application form
- Essay (800 words)
- Unofficial transcript(s)
- List of courses in which applicant is currently enrolled
- Letters of recommendation (3)
- Campus nomination letter
Campus nomination: Yes. Whitman may submit up to eight nominees (four in the environment category, four in the Native American tribal policy and healthcare category)
Notification date: Late April, via email
Campus representative: Director for Fellowships and Grants, Dr. Jess Hernandez (hernand2@whitman.edu)
To learn more, visit the Udall website: www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx