2026 Health Science Achievement Award

Health Science Achievement Award
Are you a Tennessee high school senior planning to pursue a career in healthcare? This award is designed to support you as you take your next step after graduation—whether that’s a training program, certificate, or college degree.

Quick Facts:
- Award Amount: $2,000
- Who Can Apply: Graduating Tennessee high school seniors
- Career Focus: Healthcare pathways
- How Funds Can Be Used: No restrictions
- Application Period: January 12, 2026 – March 20, 2026
We’re excited to learn more about you, your goals, and how you hope to make a difference in healthcare.
Personal and Current Education Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
High School Name*
High School Graduation Date:*

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Date
High School Address: *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High School County *
Are you involved in the health science pathway in your high school?*

YesNo
If yes, what health science track within your high school are you completing?
Are you a part of any of the following:*

HOSASkills USAOther (please list below)
If other, please explain:
Are you currently in a dual enrollment program/ completing college credits?*

YesNo
Are you planning to pursue a career in health care?*

YesNo
What healthcare career or field are you planning to pursue?
Example: Medicine, Nursing, Respiratory Care
Post-Secondary Education
Have you been accepted into a postsecondary program (training, certificate, or degree) that you plan to attend after graduating high school?*

YesNo
Please list the name of the college, technical school, or training/certificate program you have been accepted into.
What type of program have you been accepted into?

Training/Certificate ProgramAssociates ProgramBachelor's ProgramOther
If other, please explain:
Acceptance letter to training, certification, degree, or post-secondary program

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Personal Statement
Please write a short personal statement (1–2 paragraphs) that answers the questions below:
- Why are you interested in pursuing a career in health care?
- When did you first realize health care was the right path for you?
- How do you hope to make a positive impact in communities across Tennessee?
We love highlighting student stories from across Tennessee on our Pathways webpage, The Current. If your story is selected, we will share your photo, school, and intended health care career to inspire other students.

Please upload your personal statement and a photo of yourself below. Choose a clear, appropriate photo of you only (such as a senior portrait or school photo).
Personal Statement and Photo *

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TCWD Photo Release
I hereby grant permission to Tennessee Center for Health Workforce Development (TCWD), an operating subsidiary of the Tennessee Hospital Association (THA),

(a) to use photographs and/or video recordings taken of me or provided by me for use in publications such as marketing brochures, newsletters, and presentations, including, but not limited to, Power Point presentations at
THA and TCWD and related meetings,

(b) to use the photographs on display boards,

(c) to use such photographs in electronic versions of the same publications or on TCWD web sites or other electronic forms or media, and

(d) to offer them for use or distribution in other non-TCWD publications, electronic or otherwise, without notifying me or my parent or guardian.

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or printed or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising from or related to the use of the photograph. TCWD owns all rights, title, and interest in the photographs and video recordings and publications thereof. TCWD may use my name and image in publications and other appropriate media outlets. TCWD shall not be responsible for unauthorized misuse of my name or image by third parties.

It is my further understanding that TCWD and THA shall have no liability relative to my participation This is my WHY... campaign, featured on The Current.

Students over 18 years of age or older may sign the form—those under 18 will need parental approval.

I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release.
Name of participant
I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release.

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Student signature (if 18 or above)
I am the parent or guardian of the applicant stated above. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release.

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Parent or guardian signature
Transcripts and Letter of Recommendation
High School Transcripts*

Please upload official PDF file of transcripts- do not upload a screenshot or picture of document.
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Letter of Recommendation*

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Health Science Achievement Award

Personal and Current Education Information

Post-Secondary Education

Personal Statement

TCWD Photo Release

Transcripts and Letter of Recommendation