The American Heart Association is working with partners to provide scholarships that allow students to explore the field of cardiovascular research as a career by providing opportunities to work with researchers at Minnesota institutions during June, July and August of 2010.
Who is eligible?
Minnesota students only. Applicants must be Minnesota residents and attend a Minnesota high school or college. Graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores and college juniors with an interest in the health science area are eligible. Previous American Heart Association high school and college recipients are not eligible.
Northwest Airlines Pilots' Wives Club Awards
Two awards will be presented this year. Each successful candidate will receive $1,800 for a full-time summer internship to work in a laboratory of a heart researcher.
Description of Award
Applications are due November 15, 2009. Notification of the scholarship award will be made in early January 2010. Call (952) 287-7936 or (800) 331-6998 for more information.
For the awardee: Scholarship Program Details
These are guidelines / expectations for the awardees.
NEW this year – submissions will only be accepted electronically.
Complete application and include the following with your submission:
- A brief paper with a statement on your career goals and how this scholarship would help you pursue your career in the health science/medical field. Include a listing of extracurricular activities and outside interests. A text only document is fine.
- Results of all aptitude and placement tests you have taken in high school and/or college. Electronic results (non official) or scanned copies of official transcripts are acceptable.
- A transcript of high school work and/or present college work. Electronic results (non official) are acceptable.
- Letters of recommendation from two instructors. Scanned letters or electronic versions are acceptable.
- Contact information if different from information listed on application.
Submit all of these items via e-mail to mnscholarships@heart.org. Please take care to control the size of the documents when possible. You will receive an electronic confirmation that your application was received within one week. All applications must be received no later than November 15, 2009.
