Resources
Mercy In Action College of Midwifery provides a list of Financial Aid Resources, though this list is not by any means exhaustive. Applying is the student’s own responsibility.
As a private institution Mercy in Action College of Midwifery is not subsidized by the Government, nor are students eligible for Federal Grants or loans at this time. Some students choose to fund their training with the use of private loans. Others qualify through public scholarships.
Mercy In Action College of Midwifery is proud to offer a Grand Challenge scholarship. Details can be found at:
Website: www.mercycollegeofmidwifery.edu/scholarships/
Financial Aid or Scholarships
Each of these sources should be checked as to their requirements for school accreditation prior to applying. Some foundations require specific types of accreditation that Mercy in Action College of Midwifery may or may not have. This list is posted in the Student Handbook.
Some students have discovered local funding options from service clubs or other groups in their own communities. Students can google community foundations or scholarship providers in their home county to see what local opportunities may exist.
Rebekah Knapp Scholarship
Website: https://acbpinc.org/rebekah-knapp-scholarship/
The Rebekah Knapp scholarship has been established to provide financial support for the necessary education expenses of a birth professional in initial or supplemental training. This purpose directly aligns with the association’s vision and mission by supporting and equipping the recipient for their chosen profession.
American Association of University Women
Website: https://www.aauw.org/resources/programs/fellowships-grants/current-opportunities/
Offers fellowships, scholarships, and awards for undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, visit their website.
Dick Hannah Dealerships Scholarship
Website: https://www.dickhannah.com/scholarship/
Dick Hannah Dealership is pleased to announce our college scholarship program that will award two $1000 scholarships per year to eligible students. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must have a high school transcript, be US citizens, and be high school seniors. This scholarship can be used at any accredited 4 years college or university for tuition, books, and supplies. The application process is open each fall from September 1st through December 15th and each spring from March 1st through June 15th. Applicants from any area of study can apply for this scholarship.
Tanya Khemet Taiwo Midwifery Student Scholarship Fund
Website: https://www.nacpm.org/scholarships
The Tanya Khemet Taiwo Midwifery Student Scholarship Fund will provide support for tuition and related educational expenses to second and third year Black and Indigenous midwifery students enrolled in programs accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC).
The National Association to Advance Black Birth
Website: https://thenaabb.org/midwifery-scholarship-new/
The Scholarship Program provides $1,000 or $10,000 (only for DC student midwives) for Black student midwives to offset the cost of textbooks, clinical supplies, or board examination fees. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be a current or incoming midwifery student (CPM, CNM, CM, or direct entry student midwife), and currently in good standing.
Home Builders Foundation/Association of Western, MA
Website: https://hbrawm.com/home-builders-foundation/
If you are from Massachusetts this scholarship might work for you. To be eligible for one of these scholarships you must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in a full time program at an accredited college or university, and must be a member; a member's spouse, child or grandchild; an employee of a member; or the spouse or child of a member's employee.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Website: https://www.hsf.net/scholarship
Scholarships for students of Hispanic heritage, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, who are enrolled in a full-time graduate program at an accredited institution.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Website: https://www.jkcf.org/
This program is open to all disciplines.
National Leased Housing Assoc. Education Fund
Website: http://hudnlha.com/education-fund/
Scholarships are awarded to residents of federally assisted low-income housing properties or recipients of Section 8 voucher assistance that demonstrate both merit and need.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation
Website: http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/
Gives educational support awards and small scholarships to low-income women, especially mothers, pursuing technical, undergraduate or graduate education.
California Black Midwife Scholarship Application
https://advancingmidwifery.org/bsms-application/
Californians for the Advancement of Midwifery.
What follows here is a summary of what you'll need to know in preparation for filling out the application. More details and FAQ are linked above.
Qualified applicants will be:
1. Black identified,
2. California resident,
3. Midwifery student enrolled in (including a preceptor agreement) or recently graduated from a Medical Board of California approved midwifery program,
4. Planning to provide midwifery care in California as a California licensed midwife.
Scholarships for Moms
http://scholarships4moms.net/
Scholarships4Moms is owned and operated by FreeCollegeScholarships, LLC. We have been awarding $10,000 scholarships since 2005
Women’s Forum, Inc.
Website: https://www.womensforumny.org/education-fund/
The Education Fund awards scholarships to women over age 35 living in New York City who are pursuing an their first Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
Women’s Opportunity Awards
Soroptimist International for the Americas
Website: www.soroptimist.org
Scholarships for women in college who are heads of their household.
The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship Program
This scholarship is for non-traditional students (students not entering college right after high school). Applicants must live where there is a chapter of Executive Women International (see locations on their map https://ewiconnect.com/page/OurChapters.) Link to scholarship: https://ewiconnect.com/page/ASIST
Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant
This $2000 scholarship is for female and nonbinary students 35 and older who demonstrate financial need. When you answer the survey questions to determine eligibility, our college is accredited by Midwifery Educational Accreditation Council, so the answer to #5 is ‘yes.’ https://rankinfoundation.org/national-scholar-grant/
ALSO:
Vocation Rehabilitation in each state may have funds available for midwifery education.
Personal Counseling or Mental Health Services
Mercy In Action College of Midwifery provides a list of local counseling services in Boise Idaho where our school office is located. LINK
Online resources for students living all over the United States include, but are not limited to, the following:
Better Help: betterhelp.com
Synergy eTherapy: https://www.synergyetherapy.com
7 Cups (includes free chat and affordable therapy): https://www.7cups.com/
If a student has a request for counseling or mental health services outside the Boise area, they can contact Student Services to request additional information regarding services local to their area. During the clinical components of the training students should contact student services directly for a list of services in their area. In a non-emergency situation, a student would submit a written request to the student service office at: info@mercyinaction.com. Student services will contact the student to clarify the current need and request for information, and will upon request supply the student with a list of resources available in the student's location.
If it is an emergency situation the student should contact 911.
Student services will utilize a variety of resources across the country and will also resource additional information for student support including but not limited to: phone directories, web directories and both regional and national support groups.
Other Needs for Student Services
Any other request for students services can be made by contacting our Student Services at admissions@mercyinaction.com