The California Nurse-Midwives Foundation BIPOC Scholarship

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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

BIPOC Aspiring Midwives

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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

Sacramento County Black Midwives Scholarship Program

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Description: The Sacramento County Black Midwives Scholarship is available to California residents looking to become midwives.

Who Can Apply: Applicants must be a resident of the state of California, self-identify as Black or African American, be high school seniors, high school graduates (with a high school diploma or GED) or current undergraduate or graduate students. Qualified applicants must plan to enroll in a midwifery licensing program for the entire upcoming academic year.

Scholarship Amount: up to $25,000

Number of Scholarships Offered: 2