Health Sciences Achievement Award Application Portal

About the Award

The Health Sciences Achievement Award, formerly known as the Mary Layne Van Cleave (MLVC) Achievement Award, is given to Tennessee high school seniors who are pursuing a degree in a healthcare field after graduation. Awards will be given in the amount of $2,000, and there are no requirements as to how the money must be spent. This award has been established to encourage Tennessee high school seniors to pursue a career in healthcare and we are excited to offer this opportunity to the future healthcare professionals of our state. Students who previously received this award previously are welcome to apply for the alumni award.

Application period: January 13, 2025 – April 27, 2025

Health Sciences Achievement Award Application

Eligibility: Graduating high school students who plan to pursue a career in health care are welcome to apply for this program. Awards will be given in the amount of $2,000 and there are no requirements as to how the money must be spent. This award has been established to encourage Tennessee high school students to pursue post-secondary programs (training, certificates, or degrees) to set them on a path for a career in healthcare. 

Alumni- Health Sciences Achievement Award Application

Eligibility: Individuals who received the TCWD Health Sciences Achievement Award (previously known as the MLVC Award) are welcome to apply for the alumni award! Awards will be given in the amount of $2,000 and there are no requirements as to how the money must be spent. Alumni awards are only offered the year after a recipient received their initial Health Sciences Achievement Award. This award has been established to encourage Tennessee students to pursue post-secondary programs (training, certificates, or degrees) to set them on a path for a career in healthcare. 

Congratulations to the 25 recipients awarded in 2024!