SCHOLARSHIPS
At INELDA, we’ve reimagined our scholarship program with a deeper focus on inclusivity and accessibility. We understand the critical need for end-of-life doulas within marginalized communities, and we are committed to making this field more accessible to the traditionally underrepresented, including the formerly incarcerated and the unhoused. By broadening access to our training, we not only strive to support these communities but also recognize the mutual benefit they bring to the field of end-of-life care.
Our newly revised scholarship process reflects this commitment, aiming to remove barriers and ensure that anyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from this important work. Whether you’re applying for the first time or have applied before, please read through the updated process and make sure your application is complete before submission.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
- BIPOC
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Persons living with a disability
- Low-income or Underserved
- The unhoused/formerly unhoused
- Lived experience in the justice system
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Immigrants and refugees
One letter of recommendation is required and may be obtained from current or former clients or care recipients, past or current professional supervisors or colleagues, volunteer supervisors/coordinators, educators/instructors, community leaders, advocates, or mentors. The letter should include the following:
- Name and title of the person who is recommending you
- Your relationship to the person writing the recommendation
- Why they believe you would be a good fit for the end-of-life doula field
- 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 | $895 | Based on need | Announced Dates Only |
| Doula Certification | $330 | $150 | Rolling Basis |
Beginning in January 2025, our scholarship process will transition to a year-round open enrollment system. Applicants will be able to apply at any time, and instead of conducting monthly reviews, we will evaluate applications on a weekly basis. Notifications of scholarship awards or rejections will be sent every Friday.
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
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Yes, we have a two payment plan option for scholarships that requires a first time payment of $350. Please email [email protected] for more information along with the training dates you have chosen.