TPCA Scholarships for UCI Fellowships

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45 TPCA Scholarships are available for prescribing providers attending the UCI School of Medicine
TNT Fellowship Programs!
    

Scholarship Coverage & Payment Details

The TPCA scholarship will cover the $15,500 tuition, along with a $2,000 stipend to the health center to support the provider's full participation.

  • Tuition payment will be made directly to UCI.
  • Participation stipend will be paid to your employer.

    Are you eligible?

     
    TPCA scholarships are open to prescribing providers in a primary care setting that:

    • Are in Tennessee
    • Serve all patients, no matter their ability to pay
    • Accept a wide range of insurance plans, including TennCare and Medicare
    • Offer income-based payment options for uninsured patients

        
      Eligible providers may work in a variety of settings, such as:

      • Community health centers
      • Charity clinics that serve uninsured patients
      • Rural health clinics
      • Private practices working with underserved communities
          

      You do not have to be a TPCA member to apply.

         Application Process

        You will need to complete two applications - UCI's and TPCA's.


        UC Irvine Fellowship Applications
        Fellowship applications are open for all programs and will be accepted through October 31, 2026.


        TPCA Scholarship Applications
        TPCA's scholarship application will open June 1, 2026. Reviews will take place during the following periods:

        • Week of August 31, 2026
        • Week of October 26, 2026

           

        Steps to Complete the Application Process: 

        1. Review and complete a Fellowship application for the UCI School of Medicine Fellowship program you would like to attend. 
           
        2. Starting on June 1st, complete the TPCA Scholarship Application and attach a copy of your CV/resume.
           
        3. TPCA will review scholarship applications during two cycles:
          • Week of August 31
          • Week of October 26

        4. Notices of scholarship awards will be sent to you and your employer. 
            
        5. TPCA will send a Memorandum of Understanding for you and your employer to sign to receive the scholarship. 

        Stay Informed!

        Sign up for updates on TPCA Scholarships here.

        Employer Approval and Support  Please ensure you have obtained the necessary approval from your employer before submitting either the fellowship or scholarship application. You may need to adjust your patient schedule to facilitate your attendance at all instructional sessions.


        Post-Training Employment          We hope that upon completing the training cohort, participants will continue their employment for at least 12 months.

        Questions? Please contact

        Sade' Sleet
        Workforce Program Manager
        615.425.5850