Tylenol Future Care Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Tylenol

TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship — 2026 Program Overview

DESCRIPTION
**Purpose**
The TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship is an annual program that supports students pursuing careers in healthcare. For more than 30 years the award has funded trainees committed to patient care, reinforcing a longstanding pledge to the next generation of clinicians. The program awards one-time scholarships to graduate-level students entering medical, nursing, or pharmacy programs with the aim of reducing financial barriers to professional training.
Key takeaways
- Established annual scholarship supporting health-care careers for 30+ years.
- Focused on students training to actively treat patients (medicine, nursing, pharmacy).
- Awards are one-time (non-renewable) payments to support graduate education.

ELIGIBILITY
**Who can apply**
Applicants must be residents of the 50 United States, Puerto Rico, or the District of Columbia and either be current graduate students or college seniors who will enroll in graduate school for the 2026–27 academic year. Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in an accredited U.S. medical, nursing, or pharmacy program and have at least one year of school remaining at the time of award. Employees of Kenvue Brands LLC, ISTS, their affiliates, advertising and promotion agencies, and family members of each are not eligible.
Key takeaways
- Residency: 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, or D.C.
- Must be a graduate student or a college senior enrolling in graduate studies in 2026–27.
- Proof of enrollment in an accredited medical, nursing, or pharmacy program required.
- At least one academic year remaining; certain employees and family members excluded.

AWARD VALUE AND USE
**Amounts and permitted uses**
Each year ten recipients receive $10,000 and twenty-five recipients receive $5,000; all awards are one-time and nonrenewable. Scholarship funds are designated for tuition, fees, and required books, supplies, and equipment for a full-time course load at an accredited nonprofit U.S. institution. Institutions that receive the check must be accredited, nonprofit colleges or universities in the United States.
Key takeaways
- Ten $10,000 awards and twenty-five $5,000 awards annually.
- Funds apply to tuition, fees, and required academic materials for full-time enrollment.
- Awards are nonrenewable and payable to the recipient’s institution only.

SELECTION CRITERIA
**How recipients are chosen**
An independent selection committee evaluates complete applications and selects recipients based on academic merit and community engagement. Key factors include college GPA, academic records in the applicant’s medical/nursing/pharmacy program, volunteer and community involvement, and the quality of essay responses. Committee decisions are final and confidential; no appeal or application feedback will be provided.
Key takeaways
- Selection factors: GPA, academic records, volunteer service, and essay content.
- Evaluations performed by an independent committee.
- Decisions are final; no feedback or appeals.

APPLICATION TIMELINE
**Important dates for 2026**
The 2026 application opens May 1, 2026 and follows a staged review process: semifinalist notifications and the semifinalist form open on August 17, 2026, with the semifinalist deadline on September 7, 2026. Scholarship recipients will be notified on October 7, 2026, and scholarship checks will be issued by October 30, 2026.
Key takeaways
- Application opens: May 1, 2026.
- Semifinalist notification and form open: August 17, 2026.
- Semifinalist form deadline: September 7, 2026.
- Recipient notification: October 7, 2026; checks issued by October 30, 2026.

APPLICATION PROCESS
**What to submit**
Prepare a complete application that demonstrates eligibility, includes academic transcripts, proof of enrollment in an accredited graduate program, and the required essay responses. If selected as a semifinalist you will be asked to complete an additional form and submit any requested documentation by the semifinalist deadline. Incomplete or late submissions may be disqualified from consideration.
Key takeaways
- Gather transcripts, enrollment proof, and essay(s) before applying.
- Semifinalists must complete an additional form and submit requested documents.
- Complete and timely submissions are required for consideration.

FUNDS DISBURSEMENT
**How payments are issued**
Scholarship checks are issued by October 30, 2026 and are made payable to the recipient’s listed institution only — checks cannot be made payable to individual applicants. Checks will be mailed to the recipient’s home address so the recipient can deliver them to the appropriate institutional office; an email notification is sent once funds have been issued. Notify ISTS if a check does not arrive within 30 days of issuance.
Key takeaways
- Checks issued by October 30, 2026 and payable to the recipient’s institution.
- Mailed to the student’s home address; applicants must deliver the check to their school.
- Email notification sent when funds are issued; contact ISTS if delayed beyond 30 days.

RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
**Enrollment and use requirements**
If selected, recipients must be enrolled full-time in the fall term of the award year in a qualifying medical, nursing, or pharmacy program and must remain enrolled for the full academic year unless otherwise approved. Recipients are responsible for delivering the scholarship check to their institution per the attached instructions and for notifying ISTS of any delivery issues. Previous recipients of the TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship are ineligible to apply or win in 2026.
Key takeaways
- Must enroll full-time in the qualifying graduate program in the fall and continue for the academic year.
- Deliver scholarship check to your institution and follow any institutional instructions.
- Prior TYLENOL scholarship recipients cannot reapply or win again.

ADMINISTRATION AND OVERSIGHT
**Program management**
The scholarship program is administered by International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. (ISTS), an independent third party that manages sponsored educational assistance programs to ensure impartial selection and professional handling. ISTS handles application processing, semifinalist administration, and distribution of funds on behalf of the TYLENOL program. Employees and families of Kenvue Brands LLC, ISTS, and related agencies are excluded to prevent conflicts of interest.
Key takeaways
- Program administered by independent third-party ISTS for impartiality.
- ISTS manages application processing, semifinalist steps, and disbursement.
- Certain employees and their families are excluded from eligibility.

RENEWABILITY AND REAPPLICATION
**One-time award; reapply if previously unsuccessful**
Awards are one-time only and nonrenewable; recipients of past TYLENOL Future Care Scholarships are not eligible to apply or win in 2026. Applicants who applied in prior years but did not receive an award may reapply in 2026 provided they still meet the eligibility requirements. Continued eligibility must be documented with updated enrollment and academic information.
Key takeaways
- Scholarships are one-time and cannot be renewed.
- Past recipients cannot reapply or win again.
- Previous applicants who did not win may reapply if still eligible.

HISTORY OF THE AWARD
**Background and mission**
The TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship has supported students pursuing careers in healthcare for more than three decades, reflecting TYLENOL’s ongoing commitment to fostering compassionate, skilled clinicians. The program was created to lessen financial burdens for students preparing to treat patients and to invest in the future of healthcare delivery. The scholarship remains focused on academic excellence and community-oriented service in medical, nursing, and pharmacy professions.
Key takeaways
- More than 30 years of supporting healthcare students.
- Focuses on reducing financial barriers for future patient-care providers.
- Emphasizes academic achievement and community involvement.