National Scholarships Office
Udall Scholarship in Environmental Advocacy
Are you a junior or sophomore strongly committed to making a
difference in environmental issues through your studies, community service, and
career plans? Do you have an outstanding record of activism, leadership, and
research on environmental issues? Do you have an excellent record of
undergraduate studies, internships and/or research related to the environment?
Applicants must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents.
Learn about the Udall Scholarship in Environmental
Issues, a program that seeks to identify future environmental leaders in fields
including public policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and
renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. Udall Scholars take
part in a four-day Orientation in Tucson, Arizona where they meet with other
Scholars, elected officials and environmental leaders. Scholars also gain
access to a network of environmental policy professionals through
the Udall Alumni listserv. Students from all majors are eligible.
The Udall Scholarship provides up to $7,000 for tuition, room and
board, or other educational expenses. The University of Maryland campus
deadline to apply for nomination for the Udall Scholarship is Monday,
February 6, 2017.
We are holding three information sessions next week. Please
RSVP to scholarships@umd.edu to attend or to schedule an individual
meeting.
- Wednesday, November 9, 4:30 – 5:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
- Thursday, November 10, 4:30 – 5:00 pm, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
- Friday, November 11, 9:30 – 10:00 am, 2403A Marie Mount Hall
Award Amount: The Udall Scholarship provides
up to $7,000 for tuition, room and board, or other educational
expenses. Udall Scholarships may be used for tuition, fees, books, room
and board, or other specifically approved expenses.
Duration: The Udall Scholarship provides one
year of support. Sophomores who receive a Udall Scholarship are
eligible to reapply for a second year of support.
UMD Campus Deadline: Monday, February 6, 2017 –
for more information about the UMD nomination process contact us promptly
at scholarships@umd.edu.
WHO CAN APPLY: US Citizens, nationals and permanent
residents - Sophomores, Juniors - GPA of 3.5 or higher recommended - All Majors
- IMPORTANT: All candidates for Udall Scholarships must nominated by
their college or university. Please contact us at scholarships@umd.edu for
information about the University of Maryland nomination process.