HEYL APPLICATION – Heyl Scholarships

The Heyl Graduate Fellowship application to Yale for 2021 applicants that will matriculate in fall 2022, is open!

Undergraduate students at Kalamazoo College planning to apply for the Heyl Graduate Fellowship to Yale will need to complete the Heyl Fellowship Application by 5th week of Winter term.

The deadline for the undergraduate Heyl Science Scholarship to attend Kalamazoo College in science and math or Western Michigan University’s Bronson School of Nursing was December 1, 2021. All applicants should have applied Early Action to Kalamazoo College by November 1st or by December 15th to Western Michigan University to be considered for the undergraduate Heyl Science Scholarship. For high school seniors that will matriculate in fall 2023, please continue to check the Applicant Roadmap for updates.

For questions, comments, or concerns, please email: heylfund@kzoo.edu.

2021-2022 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 2022.

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I am interested in applying for a * Required
- 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.

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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
Your Information
Legal Name * Required
First Middle Last
Address * Required
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Phone * Required
Email * Required
Enter Email Confirm Email
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)

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Education
Your High School(s) * Required
- 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
Recommendation 1 - Teacher writing recommendation for you * Required
Recommendation 2 - Teacher writing recommendation for you (optional)
Proposed major of study * Required
Please select your intended major of study.
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
After completing your undergraduate studies, what are your career aspirations? * Required
Understanding that school during the past academic year (2020-2021) was offered in various formats, how did your learning style and study habits change? * Required
Learning style = Way of learning. An individual’s preferred way of gathering, organizing, and thinking about information (Examples: Teacher interaction, group work, and time management). Study Habits = External factors that facilitate the study process (Examples: study routines, reviewing the material, self-evaluation, explaining the material, and studying in a conducive environment).

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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 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
- No
If you will 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
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.
Max. file size: 1 MB.
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.
Max. file size: 1 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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2021-2022 Heyl Application Form

Step 1 of 4

Your Information

Parent/Guardian 1

Parent/Guardian 2

Education

Project and Extracurricular Involvement

Reflection

Application Documents