SCHOLARSHIPS
INELDA is committed to addressing the consequences of systemic societal oppression. We acknowledge that communities of color, immigrants, disabled persons, and LGBTQIA2S+ persons face systemic discrimination to access information about end-of-life services, how these services are provided, as well as to practitioners in the field. We also acknowledge that many people wish to be served by individuals from their own communities (however the individual defines that), and that end-of-life practitioners, including doulas, do not reflect the diversity of the population.
To address these inequities, INELDA has prioritized, as a central goal, making our end-of-life (EOL) doula programming as accessible as possible for people who may not be able to afford it, but who are committed to serving the dying in their own underserved communities. Our scholarship programs were created to support this commitment.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- Demonstrated financial need
- Member of one or more of the following communities
- BIPOC
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Persons living with a disability
- Veteran
- Low income or Underserved
- Commitment to furthering social justice in their EOL doula work
- Pledge to serve as an EOL doula in their community
A letter of reference is required and may be obtained from past clients/care recipients, past or current professional supervisors or colleagues, volunteer supervisors/coordinators, educators/instructors, community leaders or advocates, or mentors. The letter should include:
- Date
- Name and title of the person who is recommending you
- Your connection to the person writing the recommendation
- Information on why you are qualified for the scholarship program
- Specific skills, anecdotes, or qualities that will support your scholarship application and doula training
STRUCTURE
| Type of Scholarship | Full Price | Awardee Responsibility | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOL Doula Training Online | $695 / $825 | Based on need | Announced Dates Only |
| Doula Certification | $330 | $150 | Rolling Basis |
The deadline for applications for our July 2024 online trainings was on June 5, 2024.
All scholarship applicants will be notified on or by June 10, 2024.
Please note all July scholarships must be redeemed by June 21, 2024.
We will begin accepting scholarship applications for September on July 5, 2024.
Completion of INELDA’s EOL Doula Training does not result in certification. Certification is a separate process that an individual engages in after successfully completing the training.
- If you already received an INELDA Training scholarship, and you now want a Doula Certification scholarship, you need only complete the application form.
- Please note that $75 of the Awardee Responsibility for Certification is due when completing the Certification Application. The balance of $75 is due before submitting your second case study.
- INELDA offers Training and Certification scholarship awardees the opportunity to purchase a one-year, discounted membership in INELDA for $25 (full cost $110). Go to the membership page for more information about membership benefits.
FAQs
Yes, one of the main goals at INELDA is to make our End-of-Life Doula programming as accessible as possible for people who may not be able to afford it, but who are committed to serving the dying in their communities—particularly in underserved communities, which is our priority for these scholarships. We have expanded the eligibility criteria for our scholarships, so if you can demonstrate financial need, and are a member of one of the following communities, you are eligible to apply for scholarship assistance for our End-of-Life Doula Training course, our Business Development Class or any other class we might be offering, or for pursuing Certification through us. Our scholarships are currently for community members who are BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Disabled Persons, Veterans and/or are Low Income or from underserved communities.
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Yes, we have a two payment plan option for scholarships that requires a first time payment of $200. Please email [email protected] for more information along with the training dates you have chosen.