 Awards:  80 Awards for up to $5,000 each  50 Honorable Mentions for $350 each  Eligibility:  Sophomores/Juniors (If awarded as a soph. may apply again as a jr)  3.0+ GPA  US Citizen, National, or Permanent Resident

 Basic Biographical/Resume Data  Udall Specific Questions (7 short questions)  Udall Essay (800 words)  Transcript/s  3 Letters of Recommendation

 Your Career Vision/Professional Aspirations (2 questions) ▪ What issues, needs or problems do you hope to address? ▪ In which area/s of the environment do your aspirations fall? ▪ How will your academic program and overall educational plans assist you in achieving your goals?

 Describe non-course related research experience, if applicable.  Indicate which areas of the environment your research affects  Indicate how the research experience will assist you in achieving your (professional/career) goals.

 Describe a leadership experience in which you made a difference on campus or in your community.

 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 in which you regularly participate.  Explain duration, degree, and significance of your involvement.

 Provide Selection Committee with additional information. (Open ended; Useful for providing a context for readers)

 In 800 words or less, discuss a significant public speech, legislative act, book, or public policy statement by Congressman Morris K. Udall or Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall and its impact on your field of study, interests, and career goals.

 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)

 2 years involvement in campus/community activities or organizations related to environment  Participation in research, internships, jobs related to environment  Clearly articulated educational & professional goals  Goal/career statements supported by application

 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

 LORs attest to academic &/or professional potential  Challenging coursework  Coursework appropriate to career/professional goals  GPA with upward trend, esp. in major  Honors & awards

 800 words  Critical Analysis of Speech, Article, Legislation  Integrates Analysis with Career Goals/Interests  Understands Udall’s Legacy &/or Contribution to Environmental Issues

 Putting Self Through College, Working 20+ Hours/Week  Overcoming/Dealing With Significant Hardship/s  Non-Traditional or 1 st Generation College Student  Otherwise Promotes Diversity of Scholar Pool

 Read approx applications/day  Spend approx 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 3 rd time

 Readers look for a coherent narrative—does your application suggest that you WILL potentially have an impact down the road  Readers also look for “a strong character” (what they call “The Mo Factor”)—civility, integrity, consensus building  Use short answers to reveal your values, interests, and motivation/s

 Activities Matter  Be Clear, Concise and To the Point—make it easy for readers to find the important information  The Essay is Important—making the connection to your interests and projected career is essential and tends to be the area where most essays fall short

 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 issues

 Request Application ID (  Complete Application On-line through  LORs submitted as attachments to  Request official transcripts from Registrar’s Office (have sent to Dean Goldberg)