Program Descriptions
Program Number
85.402
Title
Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program
Federal Agency
THE MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION
Authorization
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-259, 106 Stat. 78, 20 U.S.C. 5601.
Status
Active
Objectives
To honor former Arizona Congressman Morris K. Udall through the operation of internship, scholarship and fellowship programs, financed by a permanent trust fund endowment, to develop increased opportunities for young Americans to prepare for and pursue careers related to the environment and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance is intended for the use of interns only. Interns will be provided with airfare to and from Washington, DC; lodging in central DC; per diem to cover meals, transportation and incidentals. A $1,200 stipend at the conclusion of the internship is given.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must be a member of a recognized tribe or an Alaskan native; be a matriculated junior, senior, graduate student or law student in a college or university; have a minimum 3.2 GPA; and have an interest in tribal government and policy.
Beneficiary Eligibility
U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, Alaska Natives, and enrolled members of a recognized tribe will benefit.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants must be a matriculated junior, senior, law student or graduate student pursuing a degree or graduating from an accredited institution of higher education at the time of nomination.
Application and Award Process
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.
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.
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
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Native American interns will be provided with airline tickets and an advance of funds prior to their arrival in Washington. Interns will receive a check every other week for living expenses. Airline tickets and lodging will be prepaid by the Udall Foundation. A $1,200 stipend will be presented to each intern at the end of the internship program.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not required.
Audits
Not required.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
95-0900-0-1-502.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 07 $170,000, and FY 08 est $170,000; and FY 09 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$3,160 to $3,685.
Program Accomplishments
One hundred thirty-eight (10-week) internships have been completed in various Congressional offices and the White House as of fiscal year 2007.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Informational bulletins are available upon request.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Colin Ben, Program Manager, Telephone: (520) 901-8568. FAX (520) 670-5530.
Headquarters Office
130 S. Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Colin Ben, Program Manager, Telephone: (520) 901-8568. FAX (520) 670-5530.
Web Site Address
http://www.udall.gov
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
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