Three scholarships are available to nursing students committed to improving maternal and infant health. Awards of $10,000 each go to undergraduate nursing students, graduate nursing students, and nurse-midwifery students, with applications typically accepted annually.
Undergraduate Nursing Scholarship
- Amount: $10,000
- Who can apply: Undergraduate nursing students enrolled in an accredited program who are committed to working in maternal or infant health after graduation
- Deadline: Typically annual (check current cycle)
- How to apply: Submit an application demonstrating dedication to health equity and maternal/infant health
- Must show passion for addressing the maternal and infant health crisis
Graduate Nursing Scholarship
- Amount: $10,000 (includes the Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda Award for the top recipient)
- Who can apply: Registered nurses enrolled in accredited master's or doctoral nursing programs with a focus on maternal and infant health
- Deadline: Typically annual (check current cycle)
- How to apply: Apply as a graduate nursing student demonstrating strong commitment to improving maternal and infant health
- Top graduate scholarship recipients may receive additional recognition
Nurse Midwifery Scholarship
- Amount: $10,000
- Who can apply: Students enrolled in accredited nurse-midwifery programs working to expand access to midwifery care and postpartum support
- Deadline: Typically annual (check current cycle)
- How to apply: Submit an application showing focus on expanding midwifery care and addressing health disparities
These scholarships, supported by Pampers and March of Dimes, aim to address the maternal and infant health crisis in the US by strengthening the nursing workforce dedicated to this cause. Recipients have included students committed to research, clinical care, advocacy, and reducing disparities in maternal and infant health.