Apply to Become a Heyl Scholar or a Heyl Fellow!
The Heyl Scholarship application opens October 1st annually for applicants planning to matriculate the following fall. Please see the roadmap below for the application process, calendars, and updates.
For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us.
Apply to Become a Heyl Scholar
Eligibility Criteria
- High school seniors from Kalamazoo Central and Loy Norrix and seniors from other high schools or home school programs who will earn certificates of completion from the Kalamazoo Area Math and Science Center are eligible to apply for Heyl Scholarships to Kalamazoo College or the WMU Bronson School of Nursing. Alumnae of KPS (any year) or of other eligible programs (class of 2009 or later) are also eligible to apply. If a substantial length of time has elapsed between high school graduation and application, post-secondary coursework and evaluations may be required.
- An overall high school GPA of 3.5 or higher.
- Committed to pursuing an undergraduate degree in the natural sciences at Kalamazoo College or a degree in nursing at the Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing.
Competitive Applicants for the Heyl Scholarship
The successful candidate for a Heyl Scholarship to Kalamazoo College or the WMU Bronson School of Nursing typically has the following:
- High school GPA greater than 3.5
- Challenging high school curriculum that includes one year each of biology, chemistry, and physics and four years of math
- An interest in science, math or nursing (as demonstrated by choices in classes and activities outside of the classroom)
- Strong writing skills
- Strong teacher evaluations
Accepted Majors
Applicants applying to the Heyl Scholars Program are permitted to major in the following science disciplines as designated by institution:
Kalamazoo College
Western Michigan University
Application Process and Calendar
| Application Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Annual Information Session All prospective applicants and their parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the annual information session. | TBD – Kalamazoo College TBD – WMU Bronson School of Nursing Plan to attend, let us know. |
| Early Action Deadline | Kalamazoo College – November 1st Annually Western Michigan University – December 15th Annually |
| Heyl Scholarship Application Deadline | December 1st Annually Apply! |
| Letters of Evaluation Deadline A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application. | Monday, December 8th by 11:59 p.m. |
| Heyl Scholarship Interview Following the application deadline, all applicants will be interviewed in December and January. It is the applicant’s responsibility to schedule their interview with Dr. Williams (science/math) or Dr. Singleterry (nursing). | December Kalamazoo College Applicants Dr. Wraegen Williams wraegen.williams@kzoo.edu | 269.337.7103 December to January WMU Bronson School of Nursing Applicants Dr. Lisa Singleterry lisa.singleterry@wmich.edu | 269.387.8150 |
| Heyl Scholarship Notification | mid-late February Annually |
How to Apply
Applying to Kalamazoo College
High School Senior Applicant
Prospective Heyl Scholars applying as high school seniors to Kalamazoo College must apply to Kalamazoo College by the Early Action admissions deadline of November 1st. Regular Decision candidates will not be considered for the Heyl Scholarship. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials (references, transcripts and test scores) have been received by the Kalamazoo College Admission Office by November 1st. In addition, you must complete the Heyl Scholarship Application.
Application Steps and Requirements
- Meet the Heyl Science Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Apply to Kalamazoo College by the specified early action deadline.
- Complete the Heyl Scholarship Application
Heyl Scholarship Application Requirements for Kalamazoo College
A complete application includes the:
- Heyl Scholarship Application which contains:
- A few free answer response questions
- The online submission of official high school transcript(s) from Parchment.
- Have at least one and not more than two science/math teachers or an instructor from post-secondary coursework submit a Scholarship Evaluation. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Please note that evaluation responses should focus on the student’s academics and academic habits. Evaluators are encouraged to include examples that demonstrate the student’s character as well as resilience/fortitude.
- Submission of a Kalamazoo College Early Action application
Current Student Applicant
Current Kalamazoo College students that applied for the Heyl Science Scholarship as a high school senior will need to contact the Executive Director early in the fall term to determine if the foundation is accepting applications from current students.
Applying to WMU Bronson School of Nursing
High School Senior Applicant
Prospective Heyl Scholars applying to the WMU Bronson School of Nursing as high school seniors must submit their WMU admissions application by December 15th. Later applicants will not be considered for the Heyl Scholarship. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all supporting materials (references, transcripts and test scores) have been received by the WMU Office of Admissions by December 15th.
WMU Bronson School of Nursing applicants, who are awarded the Heyl Scholarship, must also maintain direct admission requirements.
Application Steps and Requirements
- Meet the Heyl Science Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Apply to Western Michigan University by the specified early action deadline.
- Complete the Heyl Scholarship Application
Heyl Scholarship Application Requirements
A complete application includes the:
- Heyl Scholarship Application which contains:
- A few free answer response questions
- The online submission of official high school transcript(s) from Parchment.
- Have at least one and not more than two science/math teachers or an instructor from post-secondary coursework submit a Scholarship Evaluation. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Please note that responses should focus on the student’s academics and academic habits. Evaluators are encouraged to include examples that demonstrate the student’s character as well as resilience/fortitude.
- Early action application to Western Michigan University
Continued funding of the Heyl Scholarship is contingent upon entry into the BSN program.
Direct Admit Applicant
Direct admit applicants are first year students at WMU that were exceptional high school graduates and directly admitted to the BSN program.
Application Steps and Requirements
- Meet the Heyl Science Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Have been admitted to the WMU Bronson School of Nursing under the direct admissions process
- Complete the Heyl Scholarship Application
Heyl Scholarship Application Requirements
A complete application includes the:
- Heyl Scholarship Application which contains:
- A few free answer response questions
- The online submission of official high school transcript(s) from Parchment.
- The online submission of an unofficial WMU college transcript indicating in progress course work
- Have at least one and not more than two science/math teachers or an instructor from post-secondary coursework submit a Scholarship Evaluation. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Applicants submitting two evaluations may elect to have one submitted from a science instructor from post-secondary coursework.
- Please note that evaluation responses should focus on the student’s academics and academic habits. Evaluators are encouraged to include examples that demonstrate the student’s character as well as resilience/fortitude.
- Applicants submitting two evaluations may elect to have one submitted from a science instructor from post-secondary coursework.
- CommonApp Application (copy) submitted for admissions to Western Michigan University
- Direct Admissions Essay and Personal Statement on the Central Attributes of Nursing
- Interview with WMU’s Director of Nursing by January 10th
- To schedule this interview, an official WMU college transcript that indicates completed course work to date must be submitted to Dr. Lisa Singleterry, WMU’s Director of Nursing, for review.
Awarding of Heyl Scholarships is contingent upon entry into the BSN program.
Current Student Applicant
A current WMU student that desires a career in nursing as demonstrated through their commitment to the field.
Application Steps and Requirements
- Meet the Heyl Science Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Meet or be working towards the admissions criteria for the WMU Bronson School of Nursing
- Completed at least 12 credit hours at WMU or another equivalent accredited institution
- Cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Demonstrated interest to the Nursing field as proven by supporting evidence
- Examples of supporting evidence include work in the nursing field, admissions to the WMU Bronson School of Nursing, successful completion of nursing pre-requisite course work
- Complete the Heyl Scholarship Application
Heyl Scholarship Application Requirements
A complete application includes the:
- Heyl Scholarship Application which contains:
- A few free answer response questions
- The online submission of official high school transcript(s) from Parchment.
- The online submission of all official college transcript(s) from Parchment.
- Have two evaluations submitted:
- Freshman applicant – One evaluation must be from a high school science teacher. The second evaluation can be from a high school teacher or post-secondary instructor. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Sophomore/Junior applicants – One evaluation must be from a post-secondary science instructor. The second evaluation can be from any post-secondary instructor. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Please note that evaluations should focus on the student’s academics and academic habits. Evaluators are encouraged to include examples that demonstrate the student’s character as well as resilience/fortitude.
- CommonApp Application (copy) submitted for admissions to Western Michigan University
- Essay Prompt – What drew you to nursing?
- Nursing can be a rewarding field, but it can also be a taxing one. The Heyl Scholarship Foundation is eager to learn why you felt called to nursing.
- Please note that the essay should be no longer than 500 words.
- Interview with WMU’s Director of Nursing by January 10th
- To schedule this interview, an official WMU college transcript that indicates completed course work to date must be submitted to Dr. Lisa Singleterry, WMU’s Director of Nursing, for review.
Awarding of Heyl Scholarships is contingent upon entry into the BSN program.
RN to BSN Applicant
RN to BSN applicants have completed an ADN at another institution, likely a community college, passed their RN licensure exam, and desire to further their education by earning a BSN at WMU.
Application Steps and Requirements
- Meet the Heyl Science Scholarship eligibility criteria
- Achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a four-point scale) in the nursing associate degree or nursing diploma program from which they graduated
- Have a current registered nursing license no later than three months after beginning WMU’s BSN program
- Completed the following pre-requisite courses:
- FCS 2250 or CIS 1020: Computer Literacy, 3 credits
- College-level writing course (English), 3 or 4 credits
- Mathematics/elective (algebra), 3 credits
- Complete the Heyl Scholarship Application
Heyl Scholarship Application Requirements
A complete application includes the:
- Heyl Scholarship Application which contains:
- A few free answer response questions
- The online submission of all official college transcript(s) from Parchment
- Current resume
- Have two letters of recommendation submitted
- These letters can be from post-secondary science or nursing instructors or an employer. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- Letter writers are encouraged to include examples that demonstrate the student’s character as well as resilience/fortitude.
- These letters can be from post-secondary science or nursing instructors or an employer. A link to the evaluation form will be emailed to the specified evaluator once the applicant has submitted their application.
- WMU RN to BSN Application (copy)
- Essay Prompt – Why pursue a BSN?
- The Heyl Scholarship Foundation is eager to learn why you desire to advance your education. Also be sure to address how you plan to pursue this degree while balancing any other work and/or family responsibilities.
- Please note that the essay should be no longer than 500 words.
- Interview with Dr. Lisa Singleterry, WMU’s Director of Nursing, by January 10th
Awarding of Heyl Scholarships is contingent upon entry into the BSN program.
Apply to Become a Heyl Fellow
Eligibility Criteria
For Heyl Graduate Fellowships to Yale, ANY graduate of Kalamazoo College who has majored in one of the exact sciences – chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics, computer science, or any cross-disciplinary combinations of any of the foregoing—and who is a candidate for a Ph.D. degree in an eligible field at Yale University may apply.
Fields of Study
Applicants applying to the Heyl Graduate Fellowship are permitted to pursue Ph.D. programs in the following disciplines:
Yale
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Engineering and Applied Science
- Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Astronomy
- Earth and Planetary Sciences
It should be noted that Chemistry majors pursing graduate study in chemistry will take precedence over applicants with other eligible majors and that graduate programs in chemistry, physics and engineering take precedence over other eligible programs.
Application Process and Calendar
| Application Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Heyl Fellowship Intent to Apply | Fall term by Friday of 5th week submit Intent to Apply |
| Heyl Fellowship Application | Winter term by Friday of 5th week submit an application Apply Now! |
| Faculty Letter of Evaluation | Spring term by Friday of 1st week Faculty Letter of Evaluation due |
| Yale University’s Graduate School Letter of Acceptance | Spring term by Friday of 1st week submit Letter of Acceptance |
How to Apply
Heyl Graduate Fellowships provide tuition (renewable for a maximum of four years) for graduate studies in certain (usually chemistry-related) disciplines at Yale University.
The following must be submitted to the Heyl Scholarship Fund:
- Heyl Fellowship Intent to Apply
- Heyl Fellowship Application including a letter of intent stating your intended program of study, reasons for considering Yale’s program, and your professional goals.
- Submit
- A letter of evaluation from a Kalamazoo College faculty member in the department of your major discipline.
- A copy of your letter of acceptance to Yale University’s graduate school. This letter should include your intended program of study and the degree being sought.
For additional information contact:
Dr. Wraegen Williams
Executive Director Heyl Science Scholarship Fund
heylfund@kzoo.edu
269.337.7103