PURPOSE:
              The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. offers the Basic Midwifery Student Scholarships to support midwifery students in covering educational expenses. The aim is to encourage and facilitate individuals in pursuing or completing their basic midwifery education, ultimately contributing to an increase in the quantity, quality, and diversity of certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives.

Several scholarships are granted annually, including those from endowed funds like the Midwives of Color-Watson Scholarship, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Health Care Scholarship, Colorado Affiliate BIPOC Scholarship, Edith B Wonnell CNM Scholarship, and the Pennsylvania 'HEAR' Scholarship. Additionally, Memorial Scholarships are awarded based on available funding.

Applicants are evaluated on criteria such as academic performance, professional achievements, intentions to advance health equity, leadership potential, and demonstrated financial need.
 

AWARD AMOUNT: $3,000.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 26, 2025 (at midnight EST)
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS – ALL APPLICANTS:
 

• Be enrolled as a student in good standing in an ACME-accredited or pre-accredited basic midwifery education program.
• Have successfully completed at least one academic or clinical semester/quarter/term or clinical module.
• Be a current member/student member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current members of ACNM may apply now and, if selected for the scholarship, must become an ACNM member before receiving their award.
• Agree to submit an awardee report within one year if an award is received.
• Not a previous Basic Midwifery Student Scholarship winner. 

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
 

• Part 1 – Applicant Information 
• Part 2 –  Educational and Professional Background. 2a - Professional Background --> 2b - Past and Present Educational Background; 2c - Recommendation Form from a midwifery program faculty or preceptor. The form is enclosed with instructions within your application.           
• Part 3 – Statement of Career Goals and Plans
• Part 4 – Professional Leadership
• Part 5 – Community Health Equity Plans
• Part 6 – Primary Midwifery Area of Interest
• Part 7 – Financial Information
• Part 8 – Midwifery Program Verification Form from the  Midwifery Education Program Director or Faculty  Member. The form is enclosed with instructions within your application.
• Part 9 -- Applicant Statement

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:
 In commemoration of W. Newton Long, MD, a steadfast advocate for midwifery across diverse healthcare landscapes such as the Indian Health Service, Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, an award has been established. This award aims to provide financial support for projects or initiatives contributing to the progression of midwifery by addressing the following objectives:

1. Enhancement of clinical midwifery skills

2. Advancement of midwifery through research endeavors

3. Dissemination of research findings in the field of midwifery

4. Advocacy and promotion of professional midwifery

5. Presentation of findings at medical or midwifery conferences

6. Establishment of novel midwifery practices or services

7. Investigation into diverse facets of midwifery practice in both domestic and international contexts.

AWARD AMOUNT: Up to $1,500.00

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 19, 2025

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Be a CNM or /CM
• Be a member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)

Complete applications must include the following:
 

• Part 1: Applicant Information
• Part 2: ACNM Membership / Certification
• Part 3: Goals & Objectives
• Part 4: Plans & Timeline
• Part 5: Proposed Budget – Intended Use
• Part 6: Research-Related Projects
• Part 7: CV / Resume
• Part 8: Two (2) Recommendations
• Part 9: Applicant Statement

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

PURPOSE:

The Thacher Community Grant supports community-based projects aimed at enhancing overall healthcare outcomes, particularly those demonstrating innovative strategies to meet community needs. This grant is made possible by the Frances T. Thacher Midwifery Leadership Endowment, focusing on improving care for populations facing disparities and limited access to resources while also fostering leadership development among midwives.

Initiatives addressing various community needs, including the care of individuals with physical or mental illness, disabilities, and those in low-resource settings, are preferred. Successful applicants must present a clear demonstration of community needs and a plan to evaluate the project's impact at the community level. Funding is allocated to support the project and the communities it serves directly.

Applicants from diverse backgrounds, including midwives, students, retirees, community groups, advocates, and other health professionals dedicated to serving under-resourced communities, are encouraged to apply.

AWARD AMOUNT: $1000.00

APPLICATION DEADLINES: February 16, 2025

ELIGIBILITY: Open to all applicants. ACNM membership is not required. One application per person. 

To Apply: Complete each part of the application

• Part 1: Applicant Information
• Part 2: Statement of Community Need
• Part 3: Project Description
• Part 4: Project Timeline
• Part 5: Intended Use of Funds
• Part 6: Project Evaluation
• Part 7: Two (2) Recommendations
• 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 A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. offers the Fellowship for Graduate Education targeted at CNM/CMs engaged in practice-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral programs (e.g., DM, DNP, DrPH, etc.). This fellowship aims to motivate CNM/CMs to pursue advanced education, preparing them for pivotal roles in clinical/practice administration, education, research, or policy.

Applicants for this fellowship are evaluated based on several criteria, including academic performance and career aspirations, potential for leadership, the caliber of a scholarly work sample, intended utilization of funds, anticipated contributions to ACNM and the field of midwifery, as well as academic endorsements.

AWARD AMOUNT: $2,500.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 19, 2025
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 

• Be a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or certified midwife (CM) at the time of application.
• Be a current member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current members of ACNM can still apply now and, if awarded the scholarship, become members before receiving their awards.
• Be actively enrolled and a student in good standing in a practice-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral program such as DM, DNP, DrPH, etc.
• This award is not intended for those seeking research degrees (i.e., PhD, ScD, DNSc, etc.)

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
 

• Part 1: Applicant Information
• Part 2: Graduate Program Information
• Part 3: Professional and Academic Background, including CV and Scholarly Work Sample
• Part 4: Academic/Practice Career Plans
• Part 5: Intended Use of Funds/Budget Outline
• Part 6: Future Contributions to ACNM and Midwifery
• Part 7: Academic Program Verification (APV) Form - to be submitted by your program director. This APV Form is enclosed with instructions within your application.
• Part 8: Academic Recommendations from two (2) individuals, with a preference that at least one is a CNM or CM. This recommendation form is enclosed within your application with instructions.
• Part 9: 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 A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. announces the Dianne S. Moore Midwifery Research Scholarship, designated for CNM/CM individuals enrolled in research-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral programs (e.g., PhD, ScD, DNSc, etc.). This scholarship aims to inspire CNM/CMs to pursue doctoral education, equipping them for influential roles in midwifery and public health leadership. It encourages them to engage in evidence-based research focused on pioneering and non-traditional methods aimed at enhancing maternal and child health, addressing health disparities, and promoting equitable health outcomes.

Applicants for this scholarship are evaluated based on their academic performance, career objectives, leadership potential, the quality of a scholarly work sample, proposed utilization of funds, envisioned contributions to ACNM and the field of midwifery, as well as academic endorsements. The scholarship is made possible through the Dianne S. Moore Midwifery Research Endowment Fund.

AWARD AMOUNT: $2,500.00
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 19th, 2025
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
 

• • Be a certified nurse-midwife (CNM) or a certified midwife (CM) at the time of application
• • Be a current member of the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Individuals who are not current members of ACNM can still apply now and, if awarded the scholarship, become members before receiving their awards.
• • Be actively enrolled and a student in good standing in a scientific research-oriented doctoral or post-doctoral program, such as PhD, ScD, DNSc, etc.
• This scholarship is not intended for those seeking clinical/practice-oriented degrees such as DM, DNP, DrPH, etc.

COMPLETE APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Part 1: Applicant Information
Part 2: Doctorate Program Information
Part 3: Professional and Academic Background, including CV and Scholarly Work Sample
Part 4: Academic/Practice Career Plans
Part 5: Intended Use of Funds/Budget Outline
Part 6: Future Contributions to ACNM and Midwifery
Part 7: Academic Program Verification Form - to be submitted by your program director. The form is enclosed within your application with instructions.  
Part 8: 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 9: 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