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The '''Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation''' is an [[Independent agencies of the United States government|independent agency of the United States government]] to honor [[Mo Udall|Morris K. Udall]]'s lasting impact on the environment, public lands, and natural resources, and his support of the rights and self-governance of American Indians and Alaska Natives.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Udall Foundation |url=http://udall.gov/ |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Udall Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>

The Foundation was established by the [[United States Congress|Congress]] in 1992 to honor [[Mo Udall|Morris Udall]]'s thirty years of service in the [[United States House of Representatives|House of Representatives]]. Congress amended the name in 2009 to include Stewart Udall, in recognition of his public service. The full official name of the Foundation is [[Morris K. Udall]] and [[Stewart L. Udall]] Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation. The [[President of the United States]] appoints its board of trustees with the [[advice and consent]] of the [[United States Senate|Senate]].

==Foundation programs==
The purpose and motto of the Foundation is "Scholarship and Excellence in national environmental policy." To support this purpose the Foundation's programs are:

*Annual [[scholarship]]s and [[fellow]]ships to outstanding students who intend to pursue careers related to the [[natural environment]]. A student who receives such a scholarship may be known as ''Udall Scholar''.
*Annual scholarships and [[intern]]ships to outstanding [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] and [[Alaska Natives|Alaska Native]] college students who intend to pursue careers in [[health care]] and [[tribe|tribal]] [[public policy]].
*Parks in Focus, which takes young people into [[national park|national]] and [[state park]]s to expose them to the grandeur of the nation's natural resources and instill a sustainable appreciation for the environment.
*Host an annual conference or discussion of contemporary environmental or Native American issues.
*A program for environmental policy research and a program for environmental conflict resolution at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy at the [[University of Arizona]].
*The [[US Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution|U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution]], which provides mediation and other services to assist in resolving federal environmental conflicts.
*The Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI), which focuses on leadership education for tribal leaders and on policy research. The Morris K. Udall Foundation and the University of Arizona founded NNI, which is an outgrowth of the research programs of the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development.

==The Udall Scholarship==
The Foundation awards 50 scholarships of $7,000 and 50 honorable mentions annually<ref name="udall1">{{Cite web|url=http://www.udall.gov/scholarship/|title=Udall Foundation}}</ref><ref name="cornell1">{{cite web|url=http://www.career.cornell.edu/paths/fellowships/prestigious/competitions/udall/ |title=Cornell Career Services: Udall Scholarship |publisher=Career.cornell.edu |date=2017-12-22 |access-date=2018-05-13}}</ref><ref name="columbia1">{{cite web|url=https://gs.columbia.edu/morris-k-udall-scholarship |title=Morris K. Udall Scholarship &#124; General Studies |publisher=Gs.columbia.edu |date= |access-date=2018-05-13}}</ref> on the basis of merit to sophomore and junior-level college students who:

*Have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or
*Have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy or health care, and are Native American or Alaska Native

To apply for the Udall Scholarship, undergraduate students must:<ref name="udall1"/>

*Be nominated by their university (each university may nominate up to six applicants)<ref name="autogenerated1">{{Cite web|date=2013-02-15|title=Udall Scholarship|url=http://www.nyu.edu/academics/awards-and-highlights/student-nationalscholarshipcompetitions/national-prestigious-scholarships/udall-scholarship.html|access-date=2021-03-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130215101637/http://www.nyu.edu/academics/awards-and-highlights/student-nationalscholarshipcompetitions/national-prestigious-scholarships/udall-scholarship.html|archive-date=2013-02-15}}</ref><ref name="cornell1"/><ref name="columbia1"/>
*Submit an online application, which consists of 11 short-essay questions and one 800-word essay
*Submit transcripts for all college coursework taken within the past 10 years, excluding courses taken prior to high school graduation
*Submit three letters of recommendation

In addition to the financial award, scholars also attend a four-day Udall Scholars Orientation in Tucson, Arizona to meet with other Scholars, elected officials, environmental and tribal leaders. Travel from the Scholar's home or school, lodging, and meals are provided by the Foundation. Scholars also benefit from access to a network of environmental, Native American health and tribal policy professionals through the [[Udall Alumni Association]] listserv.<ref name="columbia1"/><ref name="udall1"/> The Udall Scholarship is a highly competitive award and is regarded by most universities as one of several prestigious scholarships (alongside the [[Churchill Scholarship]], the [[Fulbright Scholarships|Fulbright Scholarship]], the [[Gates Cambridge Scholarship]], the [[Harry S. Truman Scholarship]], the [[Marshall Scholarship]], the [[Mitchell Scholarship]], and the [[Rhodes Scholarship]]).<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="cornell1"/><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nifs.msu.edu/award/udall-scholarship |title=Udall Scholarship &#124; National and International Fellowships and Scholarships (NIFS) |access-date=2014-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821031545/https://nifs.msu.edu/award/udall-scholarship |archive-date=2014-08-21 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.northeastern.edu/fellowships/fellowships/udall-scholarship/ |title=Morris K. Udall & Stewart L. Udall Scholarship - Fellowships and Scholarships |access-date=2014-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140927012328/http://www.northeastern.edu/fellowships/fellowships/udall-scholarship/ |archive-date=2014-09-27 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://undergrad-research.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k61667&pageid=icb.page605353 |title=National Fellowships and Scholarships § Office of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships |access-date=2014-03-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140326170129/http://undergrad-research.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k61667&pageid=icb.page605353 |archive-date=2014-03-26 }}</ref><ref name="columbia1"/>

==Native American congressional internships==
According to the Foundation,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.udall.gov/refresh/|title = Udall Foundation}}</ref> the Native American Congressional Internship Program provides Native Americans and Alaska Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in [[Washington, D.C.]], places students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand.

In 2006, the Foundation expected to award 12 internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who:
*Are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from tribal or four-year colleges, or graduate or law students;
*Have demonstrated an interest in fields related to tribal public policy, such as tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American health, Native American justice, natural resource protection, and Native American economic development.

==Funding==
The Foundation's activities are supported by two distinct funds in the [[United States Department of the Treasury|U.S. Treasury]]. Educational activities are supported primarily by interest generated by a [[trust fund]] established by Congress; the Foundation may also accept private donations for educational activities. The activities of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, which provides assessment, mediation, facilitation and related services to assist in resolving federal environmental conflicts, are supported by annual appropriations and fees charged for services.

==Management==
The current leadership team can be found the agency's website.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Udall Foundation |url=http://udall.gov/ |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=Udall Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Board of Trustees==
The Foundation is subject to the supervision and direction of the Board of Trustees, which has thirteen members. Eleven of these are voting members. Nine of these are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Two considering the recommendation of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in consultation with the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives; two after considering the recommendation of the President pro tempore of the Senate, in consultation with the Majority and Minority Leaders of the Senate; and five who have shown leadership and interest in the continued use, enjoyment, education, and exploration of the U.S.' rich and bountiful natural resources, such as presidents of major foundations involved with the environment; or in the improvement of the health status of Native Americans and Alaska Natives and in strengthening tribal self-governance, such as tribal leaders involved in health and public policy development affecting Native American and Alaska Native communities. Of these five, no more than three may be of the same political party.<ref>{{USCode|20|5603}}</ref>
===Board members===
The current board of trustees of the Udall Foundation as of September 20, 2024:<ref name="Board">{{cite web |url=https://www.udall.gov/AboutUs/MeetOurBoard.aspx |title=Meet Our Board |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=<!--Not stated--> |website=Udall.gov |publisher=Udall Foundation |access-date=September 20, 2024}}</ref>
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
! Position
! Name
! Party
! Appointed by (year of confirmation)
! Confirmed
! Term expires
|-
! Chair
| {{sortname|Lisa|Johnson-Billy}}
| {{party shading/Republican}} | Republican
| [[Political appointments by Donald Trump|Donald Trump]] (2017),
| {{dts|2017|12|21}}
| {{dts|2024|08|25}}
|-
! Vice chair
| {{sortname|Tadd M.|Johnson}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| [[Political appointments by Donald Trump|Donald Trump]] (2017), [[List of political appointments by Joe Biden|Joe Biden]] (2023)
| {{dts|2017|12|21}}
| {{dts|2026|10|06}}
|-
! Secretary
| {{sortname|James L.|Huffman II|Jim Huffman}}
| {{party shading/Republican}} | Republican
| [[Barack Obama]] (2014)
| {{dts|2014|12|16}}
| {{dts|2020|10|06}}
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Heather M.|Cahoon}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| [[List of political appointments by Joe Biden|Joe Biden]] (2024)
| {{dts|2024|09|11}}
| {{dts|2030|10|06}}
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Rion J.|Ramirez}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| [[List of political appointments by Joe Biden|Joe Biden]] (2023)
| {{dts|2023|12|20}}
| {{dts|2025|05|26}}
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|D. Michael|Rappoport}}
| {{party shading/Republican}} | Republican
| [[Bill Clinton]] (1994, 1997), [[George W. Bush]] (2006)
| {{dts|2022|02|03}}
| {{dts|2008|10|06}}
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Denis|Udall}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| [[List of political appointments by Joe Biden|Joe Biden]] (2022)
| {{dts|2022|05|26}}
| {{dts|2029|04|15}}
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Tess|Udall}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| [[List of political appointments by Joe Biden|Joe Biden]] (2022)
| {{dts|2022|05|26}}
| {{dts|2028|10|06}}
|-
! Member
| ''Vacant''
| 
| 
| 
| 
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Bryan|Newland}}<br>{{small|(''ex officio''; designee)}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| The [[United States Secretary of the Interior|Secretary of the Interior]]
| —
| —
|-
! Member
| {{sortname|Amy|Loyd}}<br>{{small|(''ex officio''; designee)}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| The [[Secretary of Education]]
| —
| —
|-
! Member<br>{{nowrap|(non-voting)}}
| {{sortname|Robert C.|Robbins}}<br>{{small|(''ex officio'')}}
| 
| The President of the [[University of Arizona]]
| {{dts|2017|06|01}}
| —
|-
! Member<br>(non-voting)
| {{sortname|Brenda|Mallory|Brenda Mallory (public official)}}<br>{{small|(''ex officio'')}}
| {{party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic
| Chair of the President’s [[Council on Environmental Quality]]
| {{dts|2021|04|14}}
| —
|}

== See also ==
* [[Churchill Scholarship]]
* [[Fulbright Scholarships|Fulbright Scholarship]]
* [[Gates Cambridge Scholarship]]
* [[Harry S. Truman Scholarship]]
* [[Marshall Scholarship]]
* [[Mitchell Scholarship]]
* [[Rhodes Scholarship]]
* [[Schwarzman Scholars]]hip at [[Tsinghua University]]
* [[Yenching Academy|Yenching Scholarship]] at [[Peking University]]

==References==
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==External links==
{{wikisource|Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992}}
{{wikisource|Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Amendments Act of 2009}}
*[http://www.udall.gov/ The Morris K Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation]
*[http://udallcenter.arizona.edu/ University of Arizona Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy]

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