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Udall Foundation Announces 2026 Udall Scholars

Posted: 5/13/2026

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation) is pleased to announce that 65 students from 49 colleges and universities have been selected as 2026 Udall Scholars. This year's class was selected on the basis of commitment to careers in the environment, Tribal public policy, or Native health care; leadership potential; record of public service; and academic achievement. The 2026 Udall Scholars were selected from 383 candidates nominated by 181 colleges and universities. Forty-seven Scholars intend to pursue careers related to the environment, 10 Native American or Alaska Native Scholars intend to pursue careers related to Tribal public policy, and eight Native American or Alaska Native Scholars intend to pursue careers related to Native health care. For 2026, the Udall Foundation increased the number of scholarships from 55 to 65 and the award amount from $7,000 to $7,500.