Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program (85.402)

 

Program

85.402 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.

 

Program Number

85.402

 

Last Known 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 at George Washington University; 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 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, Alaska Natives, or enrolled members of a recognized tribe will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants must be a matriculated senior, law student or graduate student pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education at the time of nomination.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

On September 15, 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 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 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 December 15.

Award Procedure

ACT, with the approval of the Morris K. Udall Foundation, will select four or five Native Americans from the academic 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, and (3) 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.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

 

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.

 

Program Accomplishments

Twenty-three interns completed a 10-week internship in various Congressional offices and the White House as of fiscal year 2001.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

95-0900-0-1-502.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 01 $100,000; FY 02 est $100,000; and FY 03 est $105,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$3,200.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Informational bulletins are available upon request.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Contact: Jane Curlin, 130 South Scott Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701. Telephone: (520) 670-5529. Fax: (520) 670-5530. E-mail: curlin@udall.gov.

Web Site Address

http://www.udall.gov/internship/

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not applicable.