Minnesota Heart Research Scholarships
The American Heart Association, in partnership with generous donors, is proud to offer scholarships to support passionate and deserving students pursuing careers in health-related fields.
Medical and undergraduate scholarships are available for students enrolled in a four-year college or university in Minnesota. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Yearly Funding Opportunities
- Application Start: December 1
- Application End: April 1
- Application Review: April – May
- All applicants will be notified between May – June
Medical Scholarships Offered
- Howard B. Burchell, M.D., Ph.D., Heart Scholarship - $4,500
- James H. Moller, M.D., Heart Scholarship - $1,200
- Melvin P. Nelson & Esther L. Nelson Heart Scholarship - $1,200 (odd calendar years only)
- Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Medical Scholarship - $1,000
Undergraduate Scholarships Offered
- VFW undergraduate scholarships - $3,000 each
- Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Undergraduate Scholarship - $1,000
NOTE: Submissions will be accepted only through our online platform.
Please email or call if you have questions.
Scholarship Descriptions
The Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Undergraduate Scholarship Description (PDF)
The Veteran of Foreign Wars Undergraduate Heart Scholarship Description (PDF)
The Howard B. Burchell, M.D., Ph.D., Heart Scholarship Description (PDF)
The James H. Moller, M.D., Heart Scholarship Description (PDF)
The Melvin P. Nelson & Esther L. Nelson Heart Scholarship Description (PDF)
The Helen N. & Harold B. Shapira Heart Medical Scholarship Description (PDF)
