National & International Scholarships Program

Udall Scholarship Information Sessions & Workshop

Are you a passionate environmentalist? Or are you a Native American student committed to improving tribal policy or health care? 

If so, the Udall Scholarship is for you!

Eligibility1) Sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or U.S. permanent residents and are committed to a career focused on the environment AND 2) Native American sophomores and juniors who are interested in tribal policy and health care are eligible to apply. 

The Udall awards $7,000 to sophomores or juniors who are taking action to address environmental concerns and plan on a career related to the environment. There is also a special award for Native American students with a passion for tribal policy or health care (no need to be related to the environment). A successful applicant will have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service. The University of Illinois may nominate up to eight students (4 in the environment category and 4 in the Tribal category) for the Udall Scholarship. 

Get tips about applying from recent Illinois Udall Scholars.

Deadline The required campus deadline is January 27, 2025, at 12:00pm (noon). 

Application PreparationIf you are interested in applying, please attend our informational sessions:   

IN-PERSON Udall Scholarship Information SessionThursday, November 14th, 2024, 3:30-4:30 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5

ONLINE Udall Scholarship Information SessionFriday, November 15th, 2024, 9:00-10:100 amRegister in advance for this Zoom session.

IN-PERSON Udall Scholarship WorkshopFriday, November 15th, 2024, 3:00-4:00 pm514 Illini Union Bookstore Building, Floor 5

For more information, contact the scholarships office at topscholars@illinois.edu or visit our website at www.topscholars.illinois.edu 

We hope you’ll join us!