Submit an online application, which consists of 11 short-essay questions and one 800-word essay Submit transcripts for all college coursework taken within the past 10 years, excluding courses taken prior to high school graduation Submit three letters of recommendation In addition to the financial award, scholars also attend a four-day Udall Scholars Orientation in Tucson, Arizona to meet with other Scholars, elected officials, environmental and tribal leaders. Travel from the Scholar's home or school, lodging, and meals are provided by the Foundation. Scholars also benefit from access to a network of environmental, Native American health and tribal policy professionals through the Udall Alumni Association listserv. The Udall Scholarship is a highly competitive award and is regarded by most universities as one of several prestigious scholarships (alongside the Churchill Scholarship, the Fulbright Scholarship, the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, the Marshall Scholarship, the Mitchell Scholarship, and the Rhodes Scholarship). Native American congressional internships According to the Foundation, the Native American Congressional Internship Program provides Native Americans and Alaska Natives with an insider's view of the federal government. The ten-week internship in Washington, D.C., places students in Senate and House offices, committees, Cabinet departments and the White House, where they are able to observe government decision-making processes first-hand. In 2006, the Foundation expected to award 12 internships on the basis of merit to Native Americans and Alaska Natives who: Are college juniors or seniors, recent graduates from tribal or four-year colleges, or graduate or law students; Have demonstrated an interest in fields related to tribal public policy, such as tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American health, Native American justice, natural resource protection, and Native American economic development. Funding The Foundation's activities are supported by two distinct funds in the U.S. Treasury. Educational activities are supported primarily by interest generated by a trust fund established by Congress; the Foundation may also accept private donations for educational activities. The activities of the U.S. Institute for Environmental Conflict Resolution, which provides assessment, mediation, facilitation and related services to assist in resolving federal environmental conflicts, are supported by annual appropriations and fees charged for services. Management , the Foundation's top management is: David Brown, Executive Director Board of Trustees Eric D. Eberhard, Chair Anne J. Udall, Vice Chair Camilla C. Feibelman James L. Huffman II Tadd M. Johnson Lisa Johnson Billy Mark T. Nethery Mary B. Neumayr D. Michael Rappoport