The Feeding our Future Scholarship
The San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation has identified the need for increased diverse representation of lactation consultants in San Diego County. With very few BIPOC IBCLCs, a large percentage of our local population has limited access to IBCLCs who understand the unique cultural experiences/perspectives that inform their feeding and family decisions. We also recognize the unique barriers that BIPOC folks face when obtaining the education and clinical hours to become an IBCLC. The Feeding our Future scholarship’s mission is to eliminate these barriers for BIPOC folks who want to pursue their IBCLC, as well as provide an on-going support system so that they may thrive in their new career. Over the next 3 years, the SDBFC Foundation plans to fund 26 academic and support fund scholarships.
About the Scholarship
For more details about the Feeding our Future Scholarship, please click the link below.
The San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation has identified the need for increased diverse representation of lactation consultants in San Diego County. With very few BIPOC IBCLCs, a large percentage of our local population has limited access to IBCLCs who understand the unique cultural experiences/perspectives that inform their feeding and family decisions. We also recognize the unique barriers that BIPOC folks face when obtaining the education and clinical hours to become an IBCLC. The Feeding our Future scholarship’s mission is to eliminate these barriers for BIPOC folks who want to pursue their IBCLC, as well as provide an on-going support system so that they may thrive in their new career. Over the next 3 years, the SDBFC Foundation plans to fund 26 academic and support fund scholarships.
About the Scholarship
- In partnership with UC San Diego Extension Lactation Program, the San Diego Breastfeeding Center Foundation is pleased to offer lactation scholarship opportunities to BIPOC folks in San Diego County, as well as support funds for additional expenses associated with course work and clinical rotations.
- Applicants may also apply for support funds to pay for additional expenses associated with becoming an IBCLC.
For more details about the Feeding our Future Scholarship, please click the link below.
To apply for the Feeding Our Future Scholarship, please click the link below.
Important Dates:
Complete the scholarship application form and submit by October 1, 2021
Awards will be announced by October 22, 2021
Complete the scholarship application form and submit by October 1, 2021
Awards will be announced by October 22, 2021
