PURPOSE: The Texas Midwifery Creation Scholarship, established in 2016 by the Consortium of Texas CNMs (CTCNM), aims to increase the number of practicing certified nurse-midwives (CNMs) and certified midwives (CMs) in Texas. Applicants and awardees of this scholarship may also apply for other Foundation scholarships or awards. The scholarship provides financial support to student members of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) who are enrolled in, and in good standing with, an Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME)- preaccredited or accredited educational program and have a stated intention to practice as a CNM/CM in Texas. Priority is given to students with Texas roots (such as residence, family, education, or prior clinical work in Texas). Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply.

             Each year, the scholarship is given to honor an individual or group who has contributed to midwifery in Texas through clinical practice, education, or advocacy. The first Texas Midwifery Creation Scholarships were given in memory of Nivia Nieves Fisch, CNM, FACNM, and in honor of Sr. Angela Murdaugh, CNM, MS, FACNM, both much-beloved legends in the Texas midwifery community. 

 AWARD AMOUNT: $1,000.00 minimum APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 06, 2026 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – ALL APPLICANTS:

• Enrolled as a student in good standing in an ACME-accredited or pre-accredited basic midwifery education program
• Current student member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current ACNM members may apply now and, if selected for an award, become members before receiving their award.
• Have a stated intention to practice as a CNM/CM in Texas
• Not a previous Texas Midwifery Creation Scholarship awardee; previous awardees are not eligible.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

Part 1 – Applicant Information & Statement Regarding Eligibility and Priority

Part 2 – Midwifery Education Program/ACNM Membership

Part 3 – Educational and Professional Background

Part 4 – Goals and Plans for Future Midwifery Practice in Texas

 Part 5 – Statement about Texas Roots

Part 6 – Recommendation Form (Enclosed within the application with instructions) from ONE appropriate source who can specifically attest to the following, with evidence or examples if possible:

• Your passion for the health and well-being of women, infants, and families.
• Your potential for future contributions to the practice of midwifery in Texas.
• Your commitment and passion to serving underrepresented groups in your community.           

Part 7 – Program Director or Faculty Recommendation Form (Enclosed with the application, with instructions.)

For your information, a draft of this application can be created, and applicants can revisit this site to complete it.             Please email any questions to foundation@acnmf.org

PURPOSE: The Carrington-Hsia-Nieves Doctoral Scholarship for Midwives of Color is awarded to a CNM/CM of color who is actively enrolled in doctoral or post-doctoral education and a current member of ACNM. The purpose of the scholarship is to encourage CNMs/CMs of color to pursue doctoral education that prepares them for leadership roles in midwifery, clinical practice, and public health, while also engaging in evidence-based scholarly work focused on innovative approaches to improve maternal and child health, reduce health disparities, and promote health equity. Applicants are judged on excellence in the following areas: academic achievement/career plans, leadership potential, quality of a scholarly work sample, intended use of funds, future contributions to ACNM and midwifery, and academic recommendations. This award is named in honor of three of our most distinguished midwives of color: Betty Watts Carrington, CNM, Ph.D., FACNM; Lily Hsia, CNM, PNP, MSN, FACNM; and Nivia Nieves Fisch, CNM, FACNM. Funding comes from the Midwife Foundation's (Formerly A.C.N.M. Foundation) Midwives of Color Scholarship Fund. 

 AWARD AMOUNT: $5,000.00 APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 06, 2026 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 

• Be a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM)
• Be a current member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current ACNM members may apply now and, if selected for an award, become members before receiving their award.
• Be actively enrolled in a doctoral or post-doctoral education program and be a student in good standing
• Self-identify as a person of color
• Not a previous Carrington-Hsia-Nieves scholarship awardee; previous awardees are not eligible.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

• Part 1: Applicant Information
• Part 2: Professional and Academic Background, including CV and Sample Scholarly Work
• Part 3: Academic/Practice Career Plans
• Part 4: Intended Use of Funds/Budget Outline
• Part 5: Future Contributions to ACNM & Midwifery
• Part 6: Academic Program Verification - to be submitted by your program director; instructions are enclosed
• Part 7: Academic Recommendations from two (2) individuals, with the preference that at least one is a CNM or CM; instructions are enclosed
• Part 8: Applicant Statement

FYI: A draft of this application can be created, and applicants can revisit this site to complete the application. Please email any questions to foundation@acnmf.org

PURPOSE: The Midwife Foundation Inc. (formerly the A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc.) announces the Elizabeth Bear Education Leadership Fellowship to be awarded to a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM) pursuing a scientifically oriented doctoral or postdoctoral education program (e.g., PhD, ScD, DNSc, DrPH, etc.). This new fellowship is made possible through a generous gift from ACNM Past-President Elizabeth "Betty" Bear, CNM, PhD, FACNM. The purpose of this fellowship is to support midwives pursuing doctoral education that will prepare them for future faculty and academic leadership roles, with a preference for those pursuing careers in schools of nursing, midwifery, or public health, as well as those with career goals related to academic equity and diversification of the midwifery and nursing academic workforce. Applicants are judged on professional and academic excellence; academic and leadership career plans; quality of a scholarly work sample; intended use of funds; plans for future contributions to public health, midwifery education, and academia; and academic recommendations.  Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

AWARD AMOUNT: $2,500.00 APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 06, 2026 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Be a current member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current ACNM members may apply now and, if selected for an award, become members before receiving their award.
• Be actively enrolled and a student in good standing in a scientifically oriented doctoral or post-doctoral program, such as PhD, ScD, DNSc, DrPH, etc. Please note: 
•  Not a previous Elizabeth Bear Education Leadership Fellowship awardee; previous awardees are not eligible.
• This scholarship is not intended for those seeking clinical/practice-oriented degrees, such as a DNP.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 

Part 1: Applicant Information

Part 2: Doctoral Program Information

Part 3: Professional and Academic Background, including CV and Scholarly Work Sample

Part 4: Academic and Leadership Career Plans

Part 5:   Aspirations Related to Academic Equity and Workforce Diversification 

Part 6: Future Contributions to Public Health, Midwifery Education, and Academia

Part 7: Intended Use of Funds/Budget Outline

Part 8: Academic Program Verification Form - to be submitted by your program director. The form is enclosed within your application with instructions. 

Part 9: Academic Recommendations from two (2) individuals, with a preference that at least one is a CNM or CM. The form is enclosed within your application with instructions. 

Part 10: Applicant Statement

 FYI: A draft of this application can be created and saved, then the site can be revisited to complete and submit it. Please email any questions to foundation@acnmf.org