The HERITAGE Scholarship Interest & Application Form

The HERITAGE Scholarship (Hometown Engagement via Research and Investigation for Transformative And Generational Excellence) provides $12,500 per year for up to four years to income-eligible students pursuing majors in biology, chemistry, physics, computer and data science, environmental science, mathematics, biochemistry, or neuroscience.

More than a scholarship, HERITAGE is a cohort-based program that combines hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and community engagement. Scholars will strengthen STEM expertise, communication, and leadership skills through classroom learning, collaborative research, summer experiences, and conference presentations—building both academic success and meaningful connections between their studies, their communities, and their future careers.

Interested students must:

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year and be eligible for the Federal Pell Grant.
Earn at least a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA (based on a 4.0 scale)
Enroll in one of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer and Data Science, Environmental Science, Mathematics, Biochemistry, or Neuroscience
Demonstrate an interest in research involving their hometown community

Tell us about yourself

First name

Last name

Email address

Birthdate

Are you a current or entering Moravian student?

Current Moravian studentEntering Moravian University for Fall 2026

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What academic program are you most interested in?

What unlisted program are you interested in?

Please provide an essay indicating what you are passionate about in your community that connects with your major of interest - why are you interested in your major? How can we help you develop a project in your community?

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Current Moravian students are not eligible.

Please note: The HERITAGE Scholarship is available only to incoming first-year students. Current Moravian students are not eligible to apply.

However, Moravian offers many other science and research opportunities open to all students, including the SOAR (Student Opportunities for Academic Research) program, faculty-mentored research projects across STEM disciplines, participation in regional and national research conferences, and access to the Quantitative Resource Center, Center for Inclusive Excellence, and Laurie Riley ’82 Center for Career Success for academic and professional support. Students can also apply for summer research experiences, fellowships, and leadership opportunities that connect STEM learning with community engagement.