LSUHSC - New Orleans
Department of Medical Laboratory Science
Departmental Scholarships & Awards
SCHOLARSHIPS
Betty Lynne Theriot Scholarship
The Betty Lynne Theriot Scholarship is in honor of Betty Lynne Theriot. She was an innovative and creative educator who developed instructional methods in laboratory science. The scholarships awarded are funded by the sales of the Clinical Laboratory Science Review – A Bottom Line Approach book. Several scholarships of approximately $1500 will be awarded by the LSU Health Foundation and the Department of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) for the final Spring semester. The number of scholarships awarded will be based on strength of applications and available funds.
LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP)
The LCMC Health Pipeline Program (HPP) is an education-to-employment pathway offering forgivable financial assistance to students in select healthcare fields. In exchange for this support, students agree to work within the LCMC Health system after successfully completing their degree program.
The program is designed to help reduce financial barriers for students while building a strong healthcare workforce within the region.
For more information about the program, please visit:
https://www.lcmchealth.org/about-us/academic-affairs-at-lcmc-health/lcmc-health-pipeline-program-hpp-/
Application:
https://www.lcmchealth.org/about-us/academic-affairs-at-lcmc-health/lcmc-health-pipeline-program-hpp-/
Ochsner Scholars Program
The Ochsner Scholars Program empowers students pursuing allied health degrees by offering a unique opportunity: tuition support in exchange for a service commitment at Ochsner Health.
For more information about the program, please visit the Ochsner Scholars website:
https://www.ochsner.org/ochsnerscholars/
AWARDS
The Faculty of the Department of Medical Laboratory Science has four departmental awards that can be given each year. The recipients are nominated by their classmates and then chosen by the faculty. All recipients must be full time students in their final semester of the program and in good academic standing.
J. Clyde Swartzwelder “C2” (Competence X Compassion) Award
This award is made possible by donations from the friends and family of Dr. J. Clyde Swartzwelder, a noted parasitologist. This award is known as the “C2” award which stands for competence and compassion, two traits that the selected student must exhibit.
The Scholastic Achievement Award
This award is given to a student who maintains a high GPA in our program and who exhibits excellent technical and interpersonal skills.
Faculty Award for Excellence Award
This award is given to a student who demonstrates competence in the classroom and student laboratory, a commitment to the profession, and excellent laboratory skills during clinical rotations.
Betty Lynne Theriot Memorial Outstanding Student Award
This award is named in memory of the MLS Department’s good friend and colleague, Betty Lynne Theriot, who was an innovative and creative educator. Her generous donation of the rights to a Lab Science review book has allowed the MLS Department to award numerous scholarships and endow a professorship. This award is given to the student who demonstrates excellence in all areas of the profession—academics, technical, and interpersonal skills, and the person who will make a significant contribution to our profession.