| Tasks |
Due Dates |
Notes |
| Submit campus application |
Dec. 1 |
Submit an application to let us know of your interest. (Application includes past awards, research, professional aspirations, having a faculty sponsor/mentor) |
| Notification of application status |
Dec. 5 |
Applicants will be notified if they have received provisional institutional support. |
| Write first draft of personal essay and application questions |
Jan. 16 |
800 words or less essay describing how you exemplify Udall's core characteristics, submit to mentor for feedback.
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| Request letters of recommendation |
Jan. 23 |
Three references that can talk to your academic achievements, environmental contributions or personal character. |
| Write second draft of Essay |
Jan. 30 |
Use feedback from mentor to make revisions and then submit draft two to the Writing Center for suggestions. |
| Request Official transcripts |
Feb. 6 |
Get official transcripts from Registration and Records to be submitted electronically to cstorey2@NIU.edu. |
| Write third draft of Essay |
Feb. 20 |
Send polished draft with changes from mentor and the Writing Center to honors staff for review. |
| Submit application |
Mar. 2 |
Submit application, essay, three letters of recommendation and transcripts. |
| Finalists notified |
May 2 |
Students will be notified if they are a finalist to be awarded. |