Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

 

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 American Indians and Alaska Natives who intend to pursue careers in health care and tribal public policy.

Active 85.402 Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation, Scholarship and Fellowship Foundations C - Direct Payments For Specified Use Not applicable. Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992, Public Law 102-259, 20 U.S.C. 5601-5609, Statute 106,78 Applicants must be American Indian or Alaska Native; be a junior or senior in college, a recent graduate from a tribal or four-year college, or a graduate or law student; have a college grade-point average of at least a "B" or the equivalent; and be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Applicants should also demonstrate commitment to tribal public policy or tribal communities. A successful applicant will demonstrate: oInterest in learning how the federal government "really works;" oCommitment to his or her tribal community; oKnowledge of Morris Udall and Stewart Udall's legacy with regard to American Indians; oAwareness of issues and challenges currently facing Indian Country; oStrong research and writing skills; oOrganizational abilities and time management skills; oMaturity, responsibility, and flexibility. Applicants must submit current transcripts and transcripts for transfer credits. Graduate and law students must submit undergraduate transcripts. Applicants must also submit three letters of recommendation. One letter should be from a leader in the applicant's tribal community. Applicants must submit copies of relevant tribal enrollment forms or certificate of degree of Indian blood. Applicants who are members of the First Nations of Canada must submit proof of U.S. permanent residency. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applicants must mail a completed Internship Application Form that provides biographical background about the applicant's background, interests, goals, and plans, and specifies how the internship program will help the applicant in his/her career; an 800 word essay that summarizes a legislative act or policy statement of Congressman Morris K. Udall or Secretary of Interior Stewart L. Udall that relates to the applicant's interest in an area of tribal public policy, analyzes its impact or potential impact and relates the issues it addresses specifically to the applicant's educational and career goals; 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 Udall Foundation will select American Indian individuals from the academic and professional community to serve as the Internship Review Committee. Udall Foundation staff will verify the applications for completeness and eligibility. The Review Committee meets at a designated location to review and select 16 finalists. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of: 1) Interest in and commitment to learning about the federal government; 2) Demonstrated commitment to tribal communities and/or tribal public policy, through contributions to or participation in one or more of the following: campus activities, community or public service, tribal government and cultural activities, research; 3) Desire to use the knowledge gained to support their tribal community and/or Indian Country; 4) Demonstrated leadership, character and integrity. Following the selection of finalists, the Review Committee will conduct skype interviews with the finalists to determine the final 12 interns. January 31, 2015 From 15 to 30 days. Late January of each year for receipt of applications; February of each year for selection of interns by Internship Review Committee; and April of each year for announcement of Udall interns. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Assistance is intended for the use of interns only and can only be used in connection with the internship program. As part of the program, the Udall Foundation provides: •Placement in a Congressional office, committee or federal agency in Washington, D.C.; •Meetings with distinguished members of Congress, directors and staff of federal agencies, and Native American professionals; •A one-day nation-building seminar with the Native Nations Institute; •Apartment-style living with on-site coordinator; •Roundtrip airfare to and from Washington, D.C., and a daily allowance for meals, transportation and incidentals; •A $1,200 educational stipend upon completion of the internship. To receive the assistance, an intern must agree to complete the entire ten-week, full-time internship in the assigned office in Washington, D.C.; reside in housing provided by the Foundation for the duration of the internship; and participate in all scheduled program meetings and activities. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Assistance is available during the internship program, from late May to early August. Interns will be provided with airline tickets and an advance of funds prior to their arrival in Washington DC. Interns will receive per diem by direct deposit every other week for living expenses. Airline tickets and lodging will be prepaid by the Udall Foundation. A $1,200 stipend will be awarded to each intern at the end of the internship program. None/Not specified. Destiny Khalil
130 S. Scott Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85701 US
khalil@udall.gov
Phone: 520-901-8500
Fax: 520-901-8570 http://www.udall.gov 95-0900-0-1-502 (Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 14 est $116,000.00; FY 13$128,606.00; FY 15 est $120,000.00; Each intern receives approximately $9500 in housing, airfare, per diem and the educational stipend. Not applicable. Not applicable.