HEYL APPLICATION – Heyl Scholarships

2025-2026 Heyl Application Form

Heyl Scholarship Application form for scholars matriculating to Kalamazoo College, Western Michigan University Bronson School of Nursing or to Yale for Graduate Studies in 2026.

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Heyl Science Scholarship

Heyl Graduate Fellowship

Interested Heyl Graduate Fellowship Scholars should have completed the Graduate Fellowship Intent to Apply in fall of the current academic year. If you did not, please contact Dr. Williams to discuss your interest.

The deadline to complete the Heyl Science Scholarship application was December 1, 2024 for applicants intending to matriculate in 2025.

Applying to: * Required

You must select one of the above in order to see all the questions on the application!

Kalamazoo College

WMU Bronson School of Nursing

WMU Applicant Classification

Please select the most appropriate response. * Required

High School Senior (will matriculate to WMU in the fall)

Direct Admit Applicant (currently a freshman that obtained direct admit status to the WMU Bronson School of Nursing)

Matriculant Applicant (currently attends WMU and is pursuing nursing)

RN to BSN Applicant (has an RN licensure and will pursue a BSN at WMU)

Your Information

Legal Name * Required

First Middle Last

Address * Required

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone * Required

Email * Required

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Parent/Guardian 1

Name * Required

First Last

Address

(If different from yours)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone

(If different from yours)

Parent/Guardian 2

Name

First Last

Address

(If different from yours)

Street Address City State ZIP Code

Phone

(If different from yours)

Education

Your High School(s) * Required

Please select all that apply.

Kalamazoo Area Mathematics and Science Center

Kalamazoo Central High School

Loy Norrix High School

Home school

Other

Other School Name

Your High School Counselor * Required

Proposed major of study * Required

Please select your intended major of study.

Will you pursue the BSN program full-time or part-time? * Required

Full-time

Part-time

Why do you want to major in the field listed above? * Required

How did you become interested in science/math? * Required

How did you become interested in the profession of nursing? * Required

How have you demonstrated your interest in the profession of nursing? * Required

Please describe any work in the nursing/health care field, if you have been admitted to the School of Nursing at WMU, and/or how you are working towards the necessary pre-requisites to enter the WMU Bronson School of Nursing.

After completing your undergraduate studies, what are your career aspirations? * Required

Project and Extracurricular Involvement

Describe a scientific/mathematical project you participated in and/or developed (inside or outside of school) as a middle or high school student. * Required

Describe a health related project that you participated in and/or developed (inside or outside of school) as a middle or high school student. * Required

In the project that you described, what specifically captured your interest or imagination? * Required

In what type(s) of math and/or science related activities/clubs have you participated in as a middle or high school student? * Required

(Hobbies, volunteer work, community service, clubs, etc.)

In what type(s) of health related activities/clubs have you participated in as a middle or high school student? * Required

(Hobbies, volunteer work, community service, clubs, etc.)

Reflection

What factor(s) are important in your decision to apply to Kalamazoo College? * Required

(Examples: Cost of Attendance, Location, Facilities & Amenities, Student Activities, etc.)

What factor(s) are important in your decision to apply to and/or attend the WMU/Bronson School of Nursing? * Required

(Examples: Cost of Attendance, Location, Facilities & Amenities, Student Activities, etc.)

Will you complete 4 years each of high school math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics? * Required

Yes

If you will not complete 4 years each of high school math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics, please explain. * Required

Did you complete 4 years each of high school math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics? * Required

Yes

If you did not complete 4 years each of high school math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics, please explain. * Required

In this space, please feel free to include anything else you would like us to know about you that has not been addressed in this application.

Application Documents

Please visit https://heyl.kzoo.edu/eligibility-and-apply-2/ to ensure you are following the application guidelines regarding required supplemental documents.

Recommendation 1 – Person writing recommendation for you * Required

Email of Recommendation 1 * Required

Recommendation 2 – Person writing recommendation for you (optional)

Email of Recommendation 2 * Required

Recommendation 2 – Person writing recommendation for you * Required

Email of Recommendation 2 * Required

Direct Admissions Essay and a Personal Statement on the Central Attributes of Nursing * Required

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

CommonApp Application * Required

Please upload a copy of your CommonApp Application for review by the Heyl Science Scholarship.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

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. * Required

Please note that the essay should be no longer than 500 words.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

High School Transcripts * Required

Can upload up to 2 official transcripts. Please visit www.parchment.com to request an official electronic transcript for yourself that will be uploaded in this section.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 2.

WMU RN to BSN Application * Required

Please upload a copy of your completed RN to BSN application.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Why pursue a BSN? The Heyl Scholarship Foundation is eager to learn why you desire to advance your education. Be sure to address how you plan to pursue this degree while balancing any other work and/or family responsibilities. * Required

Please note that the essay should be no longer than 500 words.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

Resume * Required

Please upload a copy of your current resume.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

College Transcripts * Required

Upload all college transcripts. Please visit www.parchment.com to request an official electronic transcript for yourself that will be uploaded in this section.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB, Max. files: 5.

Letter of Intent * Required

Please attach a letter of intent that states your intended program of study, reasons for considering Yale’s program, and your professional goals.

Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB.

An enrollment deposit placed at any college or university other than Kalamazoo College or Western Michigan University will automatically void this application and any offer of admission by Kalamazoo College or Western Michigan University.

All application materials become the property of the Heyl Science Fund and will not be returned. Applicants should retain copies of all submitted application materials for their personal records.

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