CPM Student Midwife of Color Scholarship Fund
We are excited to announce that we have launched our long-awaited STUDENT MIDWIFE SCHOLARSHIP FUND!
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
This fund’s purpose is to support the development of more BIPOC Certified Professional Midwives/Licensed Midwives working in Los Angeles County, California.
This opportunity is available to all BIPOC student midwives in California, with preference given to those who live or work in Los Angeles County. Preference is also given to those who plan to work as an LM/CPM in Los Angeles County.
There will be 1- 3 awards given every 6 months or twice per year. An applicant who receives the funds may only apply once per year. Applicants who are not awarded in one cycle may apply in another cycle within the same year.
Application will be available mid-May, and mid-November each year. Funds will be distributed mid-June and mid-December.
South Los Angeles, CA – May 09:Midwives Kimberly Durdin, LM/CPM and Allegra Hill, LM/CPM help Aysha-Samon Stokes out of the birthing bath at Kindred Space LAs birthing center in South Los Angeles on Mothers Day night, May 9, 2021. With fear of another C-section and fear of the high mortality rate in the hospitals among women like herself Stokes found her midwife in her third trimester. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily News via Getty Images)
We will offer scholarships for BIPOC Midwifery Students who are currently enrolled in midwifery school in a MEAC-accredited midwifery school working on becoming Certified Professional Midwives/ Licensed Midwives (LM/CPM) in the State of California, and are planning on setting up practice in Los Angeles County, CA.
AMOUNT OF AWARDS
The awards will be for either: $500, $1000 or $1500 and can only be given out once per year per applicant.
DEADLINES FOR APPLICATION
The application will be available May 15-30, 2024. (Deadline to apply: May 30, 2024) or November 19-23, 2024 (Deadline to apply: November 23,2024). Awards given in June 2024 and December 2024.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The applicants must be:
- Black/African-American, Indigenous, Latinx or Asian, or Asian Pacific Islander, Native Hawaiian.
- Low-income with annual net incomes 100% or less of FPL, proven by submission of tax returns.
- Residents of California, with preference given to students currently living or working in Los Angeles County who plan to start their practices in Los Angeles County, California.
- Have a commitment to furthering the mission of HMHBA in their midwifery practice.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The application process is the following:
- Must submit written application (to be released May 2024 and November 2024) describing their goals and ambitions and reasons for wanting to become a LM/CPM and how their personal professional mission aligns with HMHBA’s mission.
- Submit a 5-7 minute video application describing their background, goals, and ambitions in midwifery and how the funds will be used.
- Submit two references from Midwife Preceptor and Midwifery Client for whom you were a Student Midwife Under Supervision.
- Our board members will review the applications and make the decisions as to who will be awarded.
HOW FUNDS MAY BE USED
Funds may be used for:
- Midwifery school tuition or books
- Licensing Fees
- Licensing Examination Fees
The money will be sent directly by HMHBA to the school or licensing board on behalf of the student.
DONATE TO THIS FUND
We are asking for donations from companies or individuals who would like to make a donation towards this fund. By doing so, you are investing in increasing access to out-of-hospital professional midwifery care for Los Angeles County’s childbearing families of color. Suggested donation: $200.00 but any amount is accepted. You can male a one-time donation or make it a regular recurring monthly donation. When making your donation, please specify “Student Midwife Fund”. Donate Now
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND AN APPLICATION, CONTACT US:
Cordelia Hanna, MPH, CHES
Executive Director, HMHBA
(626) 388-2191 ext. 1
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