DESCENDANTS OF THE GRAND MIDWIVES SCHOLARSHIP
DescendAnts of the Grand Midwives scholarship
This scholarship is designed to support your journey back to the roots you cherish. We recognize the critical importance of ensuring Black families have access to Black midwives during childbirth. Our scholarship recipients are dedicated and passionate about serving Black families and their newborns in the DC, MD & VA Area.
We aim to reduce the obstacles you might encounter on your path to becoming a midwife. These challenges may include, but are not limited to, tuition fees, mentorship opportunities, housing, transportation, and childcare.
Qualifications:
Must identify as Black, African-American, Afro-Caribbean, Nubian
Must reside in the DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) Area
Must plan to support local families in the DMV Area
Must be enrolled for the semester you are applying for
Must have attended a minimum of three births (in any capacity: Doula, Birth Assistant, family member or friend)
Must maintain a 3.0 GPA to be eligible for future scholarships and or progress with current preceptor for PEP.
FAQ’S
Application open: Spring 12/1 to 12/31 Fall 7/1 to 7/31
Application Review: Spring 1/2 to 1/15 Fall 8/1 to 8/15
ANNOUNCEMENT: Spring 1/23 Fall 8/23
Applications Submitted outside of the “OPEN” window will not be processed.