Udall Foundation will award up to two Native American Graduate Fellowships to outstanding Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are pursuing advanced degrees in health care fields and who have demonstrated a commitment to Native health care.
Donor Name: Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Fellowship
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/13/2022
Grants Size: $25,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy (Native American Graduate Fellowship) recognizes outstanding Native American and Alaska Native graduate students who are currently pursuing advanced degrees in health care fields—including, but not limited to, health administration, health education, public health, medical practice, policy, research, or related-degrees—and who have demonstrated a commitment to Native health care. The Native American Graduate Fellowship Program honors the legacies of Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III.
Funding Information
In 2022, the Udall Foundation anticipates awarding up to two Fellowships of $25,000 each. The 2022 Native American Graduate Fellowship runs August 1, 2022-July 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are you a Native American or Alaska Native graduate student currently pursuing an advanced degree in a health care-related field?
- Are you interested in improving health care practice and delivery in Indian Country, or contributing to Native health care policy and research?
- Are you working toward a career that will enable you to impact health care for your Tribe or for Native Americans and Alaska Natives?
- Have you demonstrated your commitment to Indian Country through participation in cultural activities and/or other service to your community?
You can apply for the Native American Graduate Fellowship if:
- You have completed at least one semester of graduate-level coursework in a health care field and will be enrolled at least half-time in a graduate program during the 2021-2022 academic year.
- You are enrolled in a state- or Federally Recognized Tribe or Band; or a descendant of an enrolled member of a state- or Federally Recognized Tribe or Band.
- You are a permanent U.S. resident or U.S. citizen who is a member of the First Nations of Canada.
For more information, visit Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation.
