A.C.N.M. Foundation Fellowship for Graduate Education Scholarship

Name: Fellowship for Graduate Education Scholarship

Award Amount: $2,500

Information And Eligibility:
The Fellowship for Graduate Education Scholarship, offered by the A.C.N.M. Foundation, provides financial support to Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs who are pursuing advanced, practice-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral education. This scholarship is designed to strengthen midwifery leadership, clinical expertise, and professional impact by supporting midwives as they advance their education beyond entry-level preparation.

This scholarship specifically supports enrollment in practice-focused doctoral and post-doctoral programs, such as the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctor of Midwifery (DM), Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), and other similar advanced degrees. These programs emphasize applied leadership, clinical excellence, systems improvement, and policy-informed practice, all of which are essential to advancing the midwifery profession and improving maternal and newborn health outcomes.

Recipients of the Fellowship for Graduate Education Scholarship are typically midwives who seek to expand their scope of influence through advanced education. Many applicants pursue these degrees to strengthen clinical practice, assume leadership roles in healthcare organizations, influence policy, improve access to midwifery care, or develop innovative care models that better serve diverse communities. By supporting this level of education, the A.C.N.M. Foundation helps cultivate midwives who are equipped to lead change across clinical, academic, and public health settings.

The scholarship recognizes that pursuing doctoral or post-doctoral education often requires a significant financial investment. Tuition costs, educational materials, and reduced work hours can create barriers for midwives seeking advanced training. The Fellowship for Graduate Education Scholarship helps offset these challenges, allowing recipients to focus more fully on their academic and professional development.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a clear commitment to midwifery practice and to articulate how their advanced education will contribute to the profession. Strong applications often highlight leadership goals, anticipated professional impact, and alignment with the A.C.N.M. Foundation’s mission to advance midwifery and improve care for women, families, and communities.

By investing in advanced practice education, the A.C.N.M. Foundation reinforces the critical role midwives play in shaping healthcare delivery and outcomes. This scholarship supports not only individual educational advancement, but also the long-term strength and sustainability of the midwifery profession as a whole.

• Supports practice-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral education
• Designed for CNMs and CMs pursuing advanced clinical or leadership degrees
• Encourages leadership, innovation, and professional advancement
• Helps reduce financial barriers to advanced midwifery education

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) or Certified Midwife (CM)
• Must be enrolled in or accepted to a practice-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral program
• Program must align with advanced clinical or professional practice (e.g., DNP, DM, DrPH)
• Must meet all A.C.N.M. Foundation application requirements

Deadline: Varies

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