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

Midwifery Scholarship

Instructions

Before you begin completing this application, please ensure that you have finalized your video submission. It is crucial that you adjust the sharing settings of your Google Drive link to "Anyone with the link." We will make one attempt to request access to your video. If access is not granted, we will proceed with reviewing the next applicant. VIDEO SUBMISSION QUESTIONS New Applicants Answer 1-7 Returning Applicants Answer 5-7( also upload most recent transcripts) 1. What inspired you to pursue a career in midwifery, and how do you envision making a difference in the field? 2. Describe a situation where you overcame a significant challenge. How did this experience prepare you for a career in midwifery? 3. How do you plan to contribute to the advancement of maternal and child health care in your community? 4. What are the most important qualities of a successful midwife, and how do you embody these qualities? 5. Describe how your background and experiences have shaped your perspective on midwifery and maternal care. 6. How do you plan to stay informed about the latest advancements in midwifery and integrate them into your practice? 7. In what ways do you hope to advocate for midwifery as a profession and for the rights of your clients?

Name

First Name

Last Name

Pronouns

Date of Birth

YYYY

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

(###)

###

####

Social Media Name

Facebook and or Instagram. For transparency, we will tag those in congratulation post who receive a scholarship.

What school do you currently attend?

N/a if PEP

How long have you been in school and or with your preceptor?

What will your licensing credentials be?

Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)

If CNM, are you a RN and or have BSN? Do you have a labor and delivery background?

Please type N/A if this doesn't apply

Do you have a preceptor already?

Yes

Working on it

Preceptor Name

School Advisors are acceptable for CNM applicants

First Name

Last Name

Preceptor Email

Please remind your preceptors to check their spam folder for our emails.

How many births have you attended?

In what capacity do you attend births?

Doula

Birth Assistant

Nurse

Family/Friend

Is there a community you wish to serve once you become a midwife? Why does this community speak to your heart? (If you don’t know, that’s okay, too.)

State, County, City, Demographic

Are you employed?

How will your current job affect your ability to be on call to clients?

Video, Resume(optional) and transcripts

Create a folder and add your files in it.. Give us access to the folder by clicking “anyone with link” New Applicants- Questions 1-7 Returning Applicants- Questions 5-7 & Please submit an updated transcript, recent narm form (110,111 or 112 signed by preceptor)

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We are excited to announce that the application process is now open! Following the overwhelming response from our previous cycle, this opportunity is exclusively for new applicants. We are thrilled to offer three scholarships, each valued at $5,000. Don't miss your chance to apply!

DESCENDANTS OF THE GRAND MIDWIVES SCHOLARSHIP

DescendAnts of the Grand Midwives scholarship

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

Thank you for your interest and for taking the time to complete this application! PLEASE remember to set your google file to “anyone with the link”. Also look in your spam folder for any responses from Supporting Sunrise.

Supporting Sunrise is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization

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