Applicant Information

First Name

Last Name

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Date of birth

Street Address

City

State or Province

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Zip/Postal Code

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Student Type

Are you a current Heritage University student?

Yes, I am currently enrolled at Heritage University.

What high school or college did you most recently attend? Please spell out the name completely.

While attending high school have you or are you participating in the following:

College in the high schoolIB/APRunning StartBridge to College

Personal Commitment Statement

Please describe in 500-1,000 words the following:

What has inspired you to want to earn a college degree?

Heritage students are known for working hard in order to achieve their dreams - tell us about a time in your life where you worked hard for something important and how that shaped who you are now.

EAGLES Scholars are expected to conduct environmental science related summer research internships. Please describe your interest in the environment. What issues are you most passionate about?

Please highlight any scientific background, extracurricular accomplishments and community service in your personal statement.

Please upload your Personal Commitment Statement

Please upload a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor

Please upload documents as a PDF or Microsoft Word document. The system is unable to open a google doc.

To-Do Checklist

Complete the Heritage University online application for admission at http://www.heritage.edu/applyOrder high school transcripts sent to Heritage University (and college transcripts for transfer students)Letter of Recommendation from a teacher or counselorMust submit official transcripts, SAT, ACT or Smarter Balanced test scores for placement reviewMust have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75Submit a personal statementAll applicants must fill out and complete the FAFSA and list Heritage University (003777) prior to submitting the scholarship application. *Please provide a response to the follow up question below.

Have you submitted your FAFSA application?

Scoring Method

Candidates will be evaluated based on a combination of demonstrated commitment to STEM studies, an interest in environmental research, and merit (GPA). Priority will be given to incoming freshman and transfer students. Semifinalists may be asked to attend an interview.

Scholarship recipient requirements

EAGLES Scholarship recipients will participate in regular activities (STEM lectures and discussions, visits to STEM employers and graduate schools, service-learning opportunities).

Priority Deadline: November 30, 2020

Final Deadline: May 3, 2021

If you have any questions, please contact:

Office of Admissions (509)-865-8508, admissions@heritage.edu

Dr. Alex Alexiades, Eagles Project Principal Investigator

(509)-865-0732, Alexiades_A@heritage.edu

Julie Conley, Eagles Project Coordinator

(509)-654-0297, Conley_J@heritage.edu

*This scholarship may not be combined with any other Heritage University full-tuition scholarships.