Middlebury’s Newest Udall Scholar!

Congratulations to Jacob Freedman ’21 for being named a 2020 Udall Scholar and to Divya Gudur ’21 for receiving Honorable Mention! Jacob is one of 55 students from 48 colleges and universities selected as 2020 Udall Scholar. Read more about Jacob’s work at http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2020-news/node/647964

A 16-member independent review committee selected this year’s group 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. Divya is one of 55 students awarded Honorable Mention. Congratulations!

Udall Nomination Deadline Coming Up– Jan. 20!

Are you working towards positive solutions to environmental challenges or to issues impacting Indian country?
Have you demonstrated your commitment to one of these areas through public service?
Do you inspire and motivate others to take action?
Are you committed to making a difference through civility and consensus building?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, the Udall Scholarship may be right for you. Click on the category below for more information.

·         Environment For undergraduates interested in conservation and environmental issues

·         Tribal Policy For Native Americans and Alaska Natives focusing on multiple policy areas

·         Native Health Care For Native Americans and Alaska Natives pursuing health-related careers

Eligibility: GPA 3.5 and up most competitive; U.S. citizen, U.S. national or permanent resident required; demonstrated commitment to work with environmental issues through academic study and activities. The Udall provides up to $7,000 for tuition, fees, educational expenses.

This scholarship requires nomination from Middlebury—the nomination deadline is January 20, 2020. See go/udall for instructions on how to apply for nomination. Questions? Talk with Dean Lisa Gates (fellowships@middlebury.edu).

Oscar Psychas ’21 Named Udall Scholar

Congratulations to Oscar Psychas ’21, Middlebury’s newest Udall Scholar! Oscar was one of 55 sophomores and juniors selected nationwide for his outstanding work on environmental issues and advocacy.

Read more about Oscar and the Udall Scholarship here: https://udall.gov/OurPrograms/Scholarship/MeetScholars.aspx?webid=5703 and http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2019-news/node/619278

You can read more about one of Oscar’s projects, WildMidd, in the newsroom: http://www.middlebury.edu/newsroom/archive/2019-news/node/618477 Way to go, Oscar!

Upcoming Info Session about Fellowships for Sophomores, Juniors

Attention first-years, sophomores and juniors: learn about fellowships with late fall/ winter deadlines: Beinecke, Critical Language Scholarship (CLS), Goldwater, Pickering, Rangel, Truman, Udall and more. Most of these are only open to sophomores and juniors–but a few are also open to first-years. These are all different, but include awards for graduate study, summer study, and undergraduate study in various fields: science and math; environmental studies; public service; foreign service, humanities, social sciences, study of selected languages. Most are restricted to US citizens or permanent residents and have minimum GPA requirements ranging from 3.2-3.7, depending on fellowship.

Thursday, October 15 at 4:30 pm in Davis Library 105B

For more info, you can find descriptions at go/fellowships. Questions? Email fellowships@middlebury.edu.