GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Candidates must be a current member of the NM Breastfeeding Task Force

-The candidate must have ALL clinical hours completed

-Candidate must be eligible to sit for the exam or re-certify in the Spring or Fall of 2023

-The application must include a letter of recommendation.

-Candidate must live and/or work in NM or border state/town area.

-Candidate must explain how they personally plan to promote, protect, and support lactation in NM as an IBCLC.

-Candidate must attend a 15 min interview as part of the selection process.

Scholarship Recipient Requirements:

--If awarded, scholarship recipient must commit to participating in the CLC cohort for 3 1-hour sessions of the convening and participate

--If awarded, the candidate must commit to building a birthwork network and support system among their peers.

--If awarded, scholarship recipient must commit to participating in a webinar, video, blog or conference session to share their experience on how this scholarship supported their journey.

Priority will be given to candidates who meet the criteria below

-Work in rural communities

-Work in undeserved communities

-Work in communities with limited access to Lactation services.

-Candidates who are bilingual

-Work in tribal communities

-Candidates involved with their local chapters

2023 Exam/ Re-Certification for IBCLC Scholarship

`2023 Exam/ Re-Certification for IBCLC Scholarship`