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Wisconsin Guild of Midwives

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Wisconsin Guild of Midwives Scholarship

Wisconsin Guild of Midwives Scholarship Fund
Advancing midwifery opportunities for future and current Licensed Midwives in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Guild of Midwives (WGOM) offers scholarships to support midwives and student midwives in their education and professional development. Our goal is to increase access to midwifery care across Wisconsin, with an emphasis on supporting diverse providers and communities with limited access to care.

Award Information

  • The scholarship award is $500 and is offered once per calendar year (May-May).
  • The number of awards available will be a minimum of 4 per cycle.
  • If funds remain after a cycle, they may be rolled over into the following year, increasing the number of available awards.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

  • be a current member of the Wisconsin Guild of Midwives
  • be a student midwife or a practicing midwife pursuing continuing education or professional development
  • complete the application in full through the form below

How to Apply

All application materials must be submitted through the application form below. You will be asked to provide:

  • basic contact information
  • educational or professional background
  • a short written response
  • two letters of reference

Written Response

Please respond to the following within your application in 1-3 short paragraphs (150-300 words). We are not looking for polished responses – just thoughtful and honest ones.

  • How will you use these funds?
  • What are your goals in your midwifery education or practice?
  • What impact will this funding have on your community or the populations you serve?

Letters of Reference

Please provide two letters of reference. Both letters should speak to:

  • your character
  • your commitment to midwifery
  • your readiness for the opportunity you are seeking funding for

Use of Funds

Scholarship funds must be used for:

  • tuition or program fees
  • certification or exam fees
  • continuing education or conferences
  • required books or learning materials

Fund may not be used for equipment or clinical supplies.

How Applications Are Reviewed

Applications are reviewed using a weighted and equitable scoring process, which considers:

  • alignment with scholarship priorities
  • intended impact on communities served
  • clarity and completeness of the application

Applicants may qualify in more than one priority category. These categories are cumulative, not exclusive.

Priority Considerations

Priority may be given to applicants who:

  • identify as a Person of Color
  • service underserved communities (including rural, Plainsclothes, low-income, un- or underinsured, immigrant/refugee, or LGBTQIA+ populations)
  • are a part of or serve culturally distinct communities

“Plainclothes communities” refers to cultural or religious groups (such as Amish or Mennonite communities) with distinct traditions and potential barriers to accessing mainstream healthcare

Timeline

  • Application deadline: Second Friday of May
  • Award notification: Approximately 4 weeks after the deadline
  • Distribution: No later than mid-July

Accessibility and Support

If you need support completing this application, or have other questions please reach out to the scholarship committee via email wiguildscholarships@gmail.com —we are happy to assist.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply if I’ve received a WGOM scholarship before?

Yes. Previous recipients are welcome to apply again.

What can the scholarship funds be used for?

Funds may be used for tuition, certification or exam fees, continuing education, confrences, and required books or learning materials. Funds may not be used for equipment or clinical supplies. 

How much is the scholarship and how many are awarded?

Each award is $500 and a minimum of 4 will be awarded per cycle.

When will I hear back about my application? When can I expect my disbursement?

Applicants will be notified within approximately 4 weeks after the application deadline. The disbursement will be follow by no later than mid-July.

Do I need to be a member of the Wisconsin Guild of Midwives to apply?

Yes. Applicants must be a current WGOM members for their applications to be considered. Please click here to be taken to the membership page.

What should I include in my written response?

We are looking for clear and honest responses that explain how you plan to use the funds, your goals in midwifery, and the impact this support with have on your work or community. 

Who should I ask for my letters of reference?

Choose individuals who can speak to your character, your commitment to midwifery, and your readiness for the opportunity you are seeking funding for. 

Are demographic questions required?

No. Demographic questions are optional and are used only to support equitable distribution of scholarship funds. Your responses are confidential and will not impact eligibility.  

What if I need help with completing the application?

Please reach out to the scholarship committee at wiguildscholarships@gmail.com – we are happy to support you through the process.  

QBIPOC Grant

Wisconsin Guild of Midwives Fund for Queer, Black, Indigenous & People of Color (QBIPOC) Student Midwives and 1st-Year Midwives: The Wisconsin Guild of Midwives (WGOM) supports the growth and development of a midwifery community in Wisconsin that reflects and serves all people within our state. Toward that end, WGOM administrates a donor-supported fund to which any licensed QBIPOC midwife student or first-year QBIPOC midwife may apply. Grants from this fund may be used at the grantee’s discretion, toward costs incurred as a midwife student or 1st-year midwife.

Donate to the QBIPOC fund! Individuals or groups wishing to help grow and develop the QBIPOC midwife community in Wisconsin are encouraged to donate to this fund. Learn more here.

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