Some specifics about the Biddy Mason Scholarship and Financial Aid Fund
There are three planned awards. All qualifying applicants will be:
- Black identified
- planning to provide midwifery care to California birthing families
- enrolled in or a graduate of a Medical Board of California approved midwifery school
- a resident of California
| Enrolled a Medical Board of California approved school and have a preceptor agreement | Graduate of a California Medical Board approved midwifery education program and applying for CA Midwifery license | Licensed within the last year (since of September 13, 2022) |
| Complete online application & provide the following: Proof of CA residence, Two letters of recommendation, Proof of enrollment in a Medical Board of California approved school in good standing, Preceptor agreement | Complete online application & provide the following: Proof of CA residence, One letter of recommendation, Copy of either “Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Challenge Program” or “Certificate of Completion/Graduation” from a Medical Board of California approved program | Complete online application & provide the following: Proof of CA residence, One letter of recommendation, License number |
| Statement of Intention video**(Optional), Resume (Optional) | Statement of Intention video** (Optional), Resume (Optional) | Statement of Intention video** (Optional), Resume (Optional) |
| Use the money for: Tuition, Living expenses, Textbooks & educational materials, Clinical fees, Travel expenses necessary for midwifery education program | Use the money towards: California Midwifery Licensing Fees $450 application fee*, $49 fingerprint fee, $ passport photo, $ any other misc fees/expenses | Use as needed to offset startup costs: for example instruments, doppler, blood pressure cuffs, oxygen tanks and regulators, resuscitation equipment, suture material, medications, and other necessary equipment and supplies. |
*License application fee to Department of Consumer Affairs, as of 2023, is $450.
**Video Statement of Intent: who are you, why are you applying and how do you intend to serve the California birthing community with your midwifery training and education. Please limit your video to 3 minutes.