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UDALL SCHOLARSHIPCampus Deadline: 3 December 2014
Udall Scholarship
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 1st
Nation (Environmental, Tribal Public Policy or Native Health Care)
Udall Scholarship: EnvironmentalTribal 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, …
Orientation Weekend
“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)
Application Components
Basic Biographical/Resume Data Udall Specific Questions (7 short
questions) Udall Essay (800 words) Transcript/s 3 Letters of Recommendation
Udall Application Q: Research Experience
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.
Udall Application Q: Leadership Experience
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
Udall Application: Motivational Experiences (2 questions)
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.
Udall Application Q: Additional Information
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”
Udall Application: Essay
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!
Essay Advice
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 (www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/udall/index.html; www.library.arizona.edu/exhibits/sludall/)
What does the Selection Committee Seek?
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”)
Insights
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
Selection Committee Process
Read approx. 80-90 applications/day Spend approx. 10-15
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 3rd time
How Application is Read: Scoring Sheet
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)
Commitment to Environment (5 Points)
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
Trajectory
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.
Personal Characteristics(5 Points)
“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
Academic Achievement(4 Points)
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.)
Essay (4 Points)
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
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Discretionary Points(3 Points)
Putting Self Through College, Working 20+ Hours/Week
Overcoming Adversity, Dealing With Significant Hardship/s, Balancing Work/Family & College Responsibilities
Non-Traditional or 1st Generation College Student
Otherwise Promotes Diversity of Scholar Pool
Advice
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
Advice, con’t.
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
Advice, con’t.
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
Application Advice &Instructions
Follow application instructions and advice as laid out on our website at http://externalscholarships.lafayette.edu/scholarships/udall-scholarship/
Attend Udall student webinar/s; dates posted on www.udall.gov
Read Guidance to Applicants advice on both the Udall and on our External Scholarships websites!!!!
Apply!Campus Deadline: 29 January 2015
Request Access to Application (email [email protected])
Follow Application Instructions & advice on our website (http://externalscholarships.lafayette.edu/scholarships/udall-scholarship)
Complete Application On-line through www.udall.gov
LORs submitted as email (WORD) attachments to [email protected] or [email protected]
Request official transcripts from Registrar’s Office (have sent to Dean Goldberg)
Application Dates
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▪ LORs MUST be submitted electronically (via email) to Dean
Goldberg (as email attachments/WORD document/signed & on letterhead)
Official Deadline: 4 March 2015
Scholars/HM Announced: 6 April 2015
Mandatory Scholars Orientation Weekend: 5-9 August 2015 (Tucson, AZ)
