The following serves as a resource list of scholarships/grants that may be available to lactation care providers. If you know of any similar programs that can be added to this list, please let us know by emailing info@uslca.org.
USLCA’s IBCLC® Scholarships
Description: USLCA’s IBCLC scholarship fund aids marginalized communities in their goal of becoming an IBCLC. As funds are available, USLCA will offer two types of scholarships twice a year, one breastfeeding education scholarship and one exam fee scholarship. This program will be run 100% on donated funds.
Frequency: twice a year
Eligibility: Open to anyone who supports USLCA’s mission.
Website: https://uslca.org/scholarship
USLCA Membership Grant
Description: USLCA membership grants are available for those who may need assistance covering a portion or all of their USLCA membership dues. USLCA members have generously donated to this fund to help ensure that everyone can access this valuable membership.
Frequency: once every three months
Eligibility: Open to anyone who supports USLCA’s mission.
Website: https://uslca.org/membership-grant
NJBC Lactation Equity Scholarships
Description: The New Jersey Breastfeeding Coalition (NJBC) is excited to offer five available Lactation Equity Scholarships to cover the cost of the September 2021 IBCLC exam. NJBC is currently preparing a social media launch which will provide more details soon. Meanwhile, if you know of any individuals who meet the following requirements, or if you’d like more information about the scholarships, please contact NJBC at NJBCscholarship@gmail.com. To view the scholarship application, please visit https://tinyurl.com/NJBCequityscholarship2021.
Eligibility: Open to IBCLC candidates who:
- Are New Jersey residents
- Are members of a historically under-represented group of lactation care providers (Latinx, Black, Asian, Indigenous)
- Have fulfilled all the IBCLC exam prerequisites and are ready to apply for the Fall 2021 exam
Website: https://tinyurl.com/NJBCequityscholarship2021
MILCC Scholarship and JoAnne W. Scott (JWS) Scholarship
Description: The MILCC Scholarship provides IBCLC candidates who have fully met all requirements to sit the exam the opportunity for full or partial financial assistance with the IBLCE examination fee, and full or partial financial assistance for recertifying IBCLCs who have fully met all requirements to recertify.
The JWS Scholarship is awarded once a year to an IBCLC Exam or Recertifying candidate from a mother-to-mother support group.
Frequency: once annually
Eligibility: Open to IBCLC candidates who:
- Demonstrate financial need
- Fully meet the requirements to sit for the IBCLE exam or:
- Fully meet the requirements to recertify by exam or:
- Will meet the requirements for recertification by CERPS
Priority is given to candidates who assist families with limited access to the services of an IBCLC. The number of applicants supported each year depends on the availability of funds.
Website: https://milcc.org/
Scholarships for IBLCE Exam sponsored by DLCA/DABA
Description: Dallas Lactation Consultant Association/Dallas Area Breastfeeding Alliance (DLCA/DABA) is offering scholarships for the full amount of the fee required to sit for the IBLCE exam (initial or recertification). Scholarships will be awarded to the applicants selected by the committee who have passed the exam.
Frequency: twice annually
Eligibility:
- Applicants selected by the committee who have passed the exam
- The full exam fee will be reimbursed to each of the scholarship awardees
- Selections will be based on applicants’ need and recommendations
Website: https://dallasbreastfeeding.org/scholarships
Various Scholarships and Grants sponsored by FLCA
Description: Florida Lactation Consultant Association (FLCA) offers a variety of scholarships and grants to current FLCA members:
- June Winfield Education Stipend
- IBCLC Day Celebration Grant
- World Breastfeeding Week Grant
- IBCLC Exam Scholarship
Website: http://flca.info/scholarships–grants-available.html
Various Scholarships and Grants sponsored by SELCA
Description: Southeastern Lactation Consultant Association (SELCA) offers a variety of scholarships:
- Membership Scholarships
- Annual Conference Registration Scholarship
- IBCLC Exam Scholarship
Website: http://selca.info/scholarships/
The San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation
Description: In partnership with UCSD Extension Lactation Education Program and Lactation Education Resources, the San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation is pleased to offer a third round of lactation scholarship opportunities to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) individuals in San Diego County, Imperial County, Murrieta, and Temecula, California. Applicants may apply for academic scholarships, as well as support funds to pay for tuition, books, materials, exam fees and any additional expenses associated with becoming an IBCLC.
Scholarship Applications will be accepted between Oct. 10th and Oct. 28th, 2022 and Awards will be announced by Monday Dec. 5th.
Website:http://www.sdbfcfoundation.org/scholarships
