The California Nurse-Midwives Foundation BIPOC Scholarship

Eligibility: CNMF prioritizes funding student midwives with strong ties to California, first time scholarship applicants, and folks who demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the midwifery workforce through advocacy. We welcome applicants from CNM and CPM programs.

Deadline to apply: Application will close once we receive 25 applicants or by October 25, 2024 by 5pm PST (whichever comes first).

Interviews: For our 2024 application cycle, we will be holding 30 min interviews with applicants to learn about you and your vision for equitable midwifery care in California.

Technical Issues: If you experience any issues while attempting to complete your application, please email operations@californianursemidwivesfoundation.org

Tanya Khemet Taiwo Midwifery Student Scholarship Fund

This scholarship supports second and third-year Black and Indigenous midwifery students enrolled in MEAC-accredited programs. It aims to increase diversity in the CPM workforce and provide direct aid to students. The application deadline for this scholarship is September 30, 2024. More information and the application can be found here : Tanya Khemet Taiwo Midwifery Student Scholarship Fun

Watering the Seeds: Midwifery Care

Birth Future Foundation is excited to announce their new grant making cycle, Watering the Seeds : Midwifery Care and Capacity Building Grant. This grant will focus specifically on midwives and midwifery students. Grants will range from $1,000-$2,500 per grantee.

Grant opens: July 22, 2024
Applications Due: September 2nd 5pm Pacific/7pm Central/8pm Eastern
Awards announced: by September 30, 2024

Biddy Mason Advancing Midwifery

Qualified applicants will be:

1. Black identified,

2. California resident,

3. Midwifery student enrolled in (including a preceptor agreement) or recently graduated from a Medical Board of California approved midwifery program,

4. Planning to provide midwifery care in California as a California licensed midwife.

United Health Foundation Diversity in Health Care Scholarship - Apply by October 31st

Are you a current or former health professional? This scholarship of up to $3,200 will help you take your healthcare career to the next level.

Apply by October 31, 2023 3:00 pm CT

Ayanna Ade Scholarship

The AYANNA ADE BLACK STUDENT MIDWIFE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

Shafia Monroe Consulting (SMC) proudly announces the 4th Annual Ayanna Ade Black Student Midwife Scholarship Award.

In honor of Ayanna Ade’s contribution to midwifery, SMC will award a scholarship to one recipient for a minimum of $1,200.

Eligibility Requirements: Must be an African American enrolled in a recognized US Midwifery College/School or Apprenticeship Midwife Training Model with a preceptor. This scholarship recognizes all midwifery educational programs.

To Apply:  Email your 200-300-word essay on how this scholarship will help you emulate the work of Ayanna Ade in your midwifery career. Include your full legal name, a photo in color, your email address, your mailing address, your phone number, and a letter from your school or preceptor stating you are currently enrolled. 

NAABB

Midwifery Scholarship

The goal of the scholarship is to support Black midwifery students who plan to serve Black women and persons. A primary purpose of NAABB is to equip midwives with the practical tools and education they need to improve outcomes for Black women and persons. Therefore, NAABB is committed to removing financial barriers to midwifery education, in support of future black midwives.

The Scholarship Program provides up to $6,000 for Black student midwives to offset the cost of textbooks, clinical supplies, or board examination fees.

To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a current or incoming midwifery student (CPM, CNM, CM, or direct entry student midwife), and currently in good standing.

Elephant Circle

Midwives for Black Lives

BIPOC Aspiring Midwives

Eligibility Requirements:

• California Resident

• Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color

• Demonstrates a commitment to pursuing an education in midwifery

• Clear timeline leading up to when when they plan to apply to a midwifery education of choice (with a goal of becoming a Nurse Midwife or Licensed Midwife)

• Describe where on their journey to midwifery school they are currently & how these funds will be supportive

NACPM, The Bigger Table Fund - January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15

NACPM’s Bigger Table Fund is a scholarship initiative to help grow a racially, ethnically and socially representative CPM workforce to meet the urgent needs of childbearing people in our country.  

This Fund provides financial awards for student midwives of color, Indigenous and/or LGBTQIA2S+ student midwives for:

• the initial NARM examination fee

• the fee for retaking the NARM examination when needed

• one-time initial state licensing fees

Melanated Midwives