Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

How to Apply

Award Procedure:
The Morris K. Udall Foundation will select four or five Native Americans from the academic and professional community to serve as the Udall Review Committee. The Udall Foundation will initially verify the contents of the applications packets for completeness and then assemble the information for review by the committee. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of: (1) Outstanding leadership capabilities, (2) academic excellence, (3) commitment to a career in tribal public policy, and (4) dedication to the values exemplified by Morris K. Udall during his career, i.e., civility, integrity and consensus. The Review Committee has sole discretion in the selection of the interns.

Preapplication Coordination:
In September, the Udall Foundation will distribute the program announcement/application to announce the Native American Congressional Internship Program. The program announcement will include a telephone number, website and mailing address for students to request an application. A mailing will be sent to approximately 1,500 individuals as follows: (1) Deans and Directors of U.S. Graduate Schools; (2) Deans of U.S. Law Schools; (3) Directors of Native American Studies Departments at U.S. Institutions; (4) Tribal Councils; and (5) Native American Organizations and Associations. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure:
Applicants must include a completed Internship Application Form, an 800 word essay analyzing a piece of legislation sponsored by Congressman Udall that relates to the applicant's interests and career goals, and provide three references, one from a leader in his/her tribe, one from a faculty member in the applicant's field of study, and another individual that can attest to the applicant's potential, and a resume. The application packet must be returned by January 31.

Deadlines:
Nominations must be received by January 31 of each year.

Range of Approval / Disapproval Time:
January 31 of each year for receipt of applications; February of each year for selection of interns by Udall Review Committee; and April of each year for announcement of Udall interns.

Appeals:
None.

Renewals:
None.