Scholarship Opportunity

The Tennessee Genetic Counselors Association (TNGCA) is excited to announce our fourth year offering scholarships for prospective genetic counselors. The TNGCA prospective genetic counseling student scholarship supports individuals in their quest to become a genetic counselor. This year we will be awarding multiple $500-$1,000 scholarships to help offset costs incurred due to graduate school application fees, interview trips, and match fees.   

Requirements:

  • You must be a current or past resident of the state of TN or currently attending school in TN.

  • This scholarship is for individuals applying for acceptance to a program that starts in 2027. 

  • The application closes on October 31st, 2026. 

In this application we invite you to answer the following question: How would this scholarship help in your quest to become a genetic counselor and what excites you about genetic counseling? (500 max word limit).

Submit an application here.

Scholarship Opportunity

TNGCA Research Grant Applications Are Open

The TNGCA Awards Committee is now accepting applications for the TNGCA Research Grant, which supports research that advances the field of genetic counseling.

Practicing genetic counselors may receive up to $1,000, and genetic counseling students may receive up to $500.

Students are eligible if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

  • They are a current or former Tennessee resident

  • Their research focuses on a patient population or topic relevant to Tennessee

  • Their research advisor is based in Tennessee

Applications should include a research proposal, detailed budget and budget justification, and confirmation of institutional or employer approval.

Award recipients will be expected to provide project updates and present their findings or project status at the TNGCA 2027 or 2028 Annual Meeting.

Application deadline: October 1, 2026

Review the scoring rubric here.
Submit an application here.

Please share this opportunity with genetic counselors, genetic counseling students, and others who may be interested!