Morris K. Udall and John S. McCain III
Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy

Important Dates

October 1, 2025
The application is available at Apply.

May 1, 2026
Native American Graduate Fellowship applications including Letters of recommendation, transcripts, and other supporting documents must be emailed by 11:59 PM PDT. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the selection committee.

June 18-26
Native American Graduate Fellowship Selection Committee application review period and video interviews with finalists.

July 1, 2026
Udall Foundation notifies all applicants of the Native American Graduate Fellowship results.

July 8, 2026
Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of Native American Graduate Fellowship Consent and Release form.

July 16, 2026
Deadline for Udall Foundation receipt of all Native American Graduate Fellowship forms.

July 30, 2026
Native American Graduate Fellows announced at www.udall.gov

August 2026–August 2027
Native American Graduate Fellowship period.

Summer 2027
Invitation to participate in Udall Foundation Networking Opportunities.