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85.402:  Morris K. Udall Native American Congressional Internship Program

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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.

PROGRAM AND AWARD	FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS	FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS	INFORMATION CONTACTS
RELATED PROGRAMS	ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS	POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

85.402 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.

85.402 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 phone number and mailing address for students to request an application. A mailing will be sent to about 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:  December 15, of each year for all nominations to be received.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:  December 15, of each year for receipt of applications; February of each year for selection of interns by Udall Review Committee; March 1, of each year for announcement of Udall interns.

Appeals:  None.

Renewals:  None.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals:  Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects:  Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:  About $3,200 per intern per 10-week program.

85.402 RELATED PROGRAMS:

85.402 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

85.402 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency:  THE MORRIS K. UDALL SCHOLARSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY FOUNDATION

Type of Assistance:  Direct Payments for Specified Use.

Obligations:  (Grants) FY 99 $100,000; FY 00 est $100,000; and FY 01 est $105,000.

Budget Account Number:  95-0900-0-1-502.

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.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature:  Informational bulletins are available upon request.

85.402 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office:  110 South Church, Ste. 3350, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Susan E. Parrott. Phone: (520) 670-5529; FAX (520) 670-5530. E-Mail: parrott@udall.gov.

Headquarters Office:  110 South Church, Ste. 3350, Tucson, AZ 85701. Contact: Christopher L. Helms, Executive Director. Phone: (520) 670-5608. FAX: (520) 670-5530.

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

85.402 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.

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.

85.402 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports:  Not required.

Audits:  Not required.

Records:  Not applicable.