ÌýÌýApplication Deadline

ÌýÌýAward Type

Community & Service

ÌýÌýAward Amount

Up to $5,000

ÌýÌýEligibility

Sophomore
Junior

ÌýÌýDescription

Scholarships for leadership, public service, and commitment to issues related to American Indian nations or to the environment.
The Foundation awards scholarships of up to $5,000 and honorable mentions to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care.

Scholarships are offered in any of three categories:

  • To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, economics, and other related fields; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy, including fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities; or
  • To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care, including health care administration, social work, medicine, dentistry, counseling, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities, and other related fields.

ÌýÌýEligibility

Ìý Who is eligible:

Undergraduate sophomore or junior students

Ìý Who is not eligible:

Undergraduate first-year or senior and graduate students


ÌýÌýHow to Apply

Prepare and submit your application:

Application materials include a nominee information form, nominee essay, three independent evaluations, official transcript, and nominee survey.

Deadline

Mar. 2

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ÌýÌýImportant Details

Selection Criteria
  • Strong commitment to improving or preserving the environment
  • Potential for significant future contribution in chosen field
  • For Native Americans or Alaska Natives, a strong commitment to healthcare for tribal public policy
Renewal Information

One-time scholarship.

Students may be considered again based on the eligibility criteria

How ÐÔ°®ÌìÌà Determines Eligibility

Simple math!
Cost of Attendance - Student Aid Index = Financial Need


ÌýÌýContact

Application process and admission:

Jennifer Henderson
210-999-8114
jhender4@trinity.edu

Paula Randler
Program Manager
Randler@udall.gov
520-901-8564