National College of Midwifery Forum

We are passing along the following Scholarship opportunity.

Applications are now open for the 2026 Bridget “Biddy” Mason Scholarship & Financial Aid Fund, sponsored by Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery and administered by the Birthland Wellness Fund. The Fund supports Black midwifery students and newly licensed midwives by reducing financial barriers along the journey from education to practice. Funding opportunities include an educational scholarship, licensing fee assistance, and practice start-up capital.

If you’re a Black midwifery student, newly graduated midwife, or newly licensed midwife committed to serving California families, we invite you to apply and help carry forward the legacy of Biddy Mason and the generations of Black midwives who came before us.

Apply here: https://advancingmidwifery.org/midwifery-scholarship-faq/

We are passing along the following scholarship opportunity from The United Health Foundation.

The United Health Foundation is again supporting student clinicians with the Health Care Scholars United program, which has begun accepting applications for fall 2026.  

Information about the scholarship can be found here, and additional information and a link to the application can be found here: https://scholarshipamerica.org/scholarship/unitedhealthfoundation/.    

To apply, students must:  

We are passing along the following scholarship opportunity:

Banyan Next Generation Healers Scholarship, a bi-annual $1,000 scholarship opportunity for students pursuing healthcare-related careers, specifically tailored for working students.

The scholarship has been renewed for the upcoming cycle, and the next application deadline is December 3, 2026.

Scholarship page:

https://www.banyantreatmentcenter.com/resources/student-scholarship/

The National Association of Certified Professional Midwives (NACPM) recently shared the following action alert regarding federal funding for midwifery education. We are sharing the information below for those who may be interested.

Dear Midwifery Community,

Please take just two minutes before June 5th to contact your Members of Congress and urge them to protect the midwifery set-aside in the final FY 2027 Labor, HHS Appropriations Bill!

TAKE ACTION NOW

This funding isn’t just a line item; it’s a lifeline for the programs that educate and train the next generation of midwives who will serve families and communities across the country.

Accredited midwifery education programs support all nationally recognized midwifery credentials — Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs), Certified Midwives (CMs), and Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs). Without this funding, these programs and the expanded access to midwifery-led care they make possible are at risk.

The Massachusetts chapter of the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives is in the middle of establishing licensure in their state and is offering free membership to local midwifery students based in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Southern New Hampshire or Southern Vermont.

Participating in the local chapter is a good way for students to stay up-to-date. To connect, contact peacemidwifery@gmail.com or the local chapter at admin@machapternacpm.com 

Click here to learn more about this conference.

"Scholarship America is the nation's leading administrator of private-sector scholarships, combining a nonprofit mission with best-in-class scholarship management services."

The United Health Foundation is again supporting students with the Health Care Scholars United program, which has begun accepting applications for spring 2026.  

To apply, students must:  

• Demonstrate financial need at time of application. 

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