
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 2012.
Who is eligible?
Minnesota students only. One scholarship is for undergraduates; three scholarships are for medical students.
How many will be selected?
This year, there are one undergraduate and three medical student awards.
How are the scholars selected?
The scholars will be chosen on merit by an American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate committee of medical professionals and lay people.
Submissions will only be accepted electronically.
Call (952) 278-7909 or Greater MN 1-800-331-6889 if you have questions.
1. Read the specific requirements of the award.
2. Complete the application and include the indicated attachments with your submission.
3. 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 March 30, 2012.
| Who is eligible? | Scholarship | Description | Application |
| Undergraduate students currently enrolled in a four year college or university in Minnesota and working in a medically related curriculum with potential application to patients with deseases of the heart and blood vessel system. | The Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Undergraduate Scholarship $1,000 | Download | Download |
| Medical students registered at a teaching institution in Minnesota | The Howard B. Burchell, M.D., Ph.D., Heart Scholarship $3,000 | Download | Download |
| Medical students registered at a teaching institution in Minnesota | The James H. Moller, M.D., Heart Scholarship $1,200 | Download | Download |
| Medical students currently enrolled in a Minnesota state medical school and working in a curriculum with potential application to patients with diseases of the heart and blood vessel system | The Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Medical Scholarship $1,000 | Download | Download |
