Environmental Policy theme (most popular): Any U.S. citizen or permanent resident may apply under this theme, for all undergraduates interested in conservation, environmental stewardship, or environmental policy. You must have demonstrated this commitment to the environment through service in campus or off-campus organizations (not merely through coursework and research), and be working towards a career that will enable you to address environmental issues on a local, national, or global scale.
Native Health Care: ONLY Native American and Alaskan Native students may apply under this theme. You must be interested in improving health care practice and delivery in Indian country, or contributing to health care policy and research, and pursuing educational activities that will advance a career in health care or health research. Your commitment to Indian country should be demonstrated through participation in cultural activities and service to your community.
Tribal Policy: ONLY Native American and Alaskan Native students may apply under this theme. Native students who are planning to undertake careers focused on tribal policy (including conservation, environmental stewardship, or environment policy involving tribal communities) should apply under this theme. Your commitment to Indian country should also be demonstrated through participation in cultural activities and service to your community.
Eligibility
Each Udall applicant should be:
• A U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or U.S. lawful permanent resident.
• A sophomore or junior, pursuing a bachelor's degree (intending to graduate between December 2026 and August 2028).
• If pursuing Native American Health Care or Tribal Policy, please see additional 2026 eligibility criteria.
Future Udall Scholars:
• Are already tackling critical environmental and American Indian issues in their communities and on campus.
• Innovate, build consensus, and are dedicated to making a difference.
• Demonstrate their commitment to Indian country or to the environment through their community and campus activities.
• Can give examples of how they have inspired and motivated others to take action.
• Are engaged in thoughtful, positive solutions to problems, big and small.
The Udall Scholarship provides:
• Up to $7,500 for eligible academic expenses (tuition, fees, books and supplies, and room and board.)
• Access to the Udall Alumni Network: an association of change-makers, working in Indian country and environmental fields, sharing innovative ideas, professional advice, and job and internship opportunities.
• Five days in Tucson, Arizona, at Scholar Orientation: extending your professional network, meeting other scholars and alumni, and learning new skills.
If interested, please contact Undergraduate Research & Fellowships at unl.ucare@nebraska.edu
More details at: https://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/Scholarship.aspx