The Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship
Removing Barriers to IBCLC Certification
What It Covers
Who is Eligible
- Be aspiring Hispanic/Latinx IBCLCs
- Be Spanish/English Bilingual
- Have at least 40-60 hours providing lactation support in some capacity
- Have a clear plan to impact their community with the credential
- Be ready to participate in the multi-year process of completing IBCLC certification
- Live in the United States
How It Works
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Juntos Triunfamos Scholarship FAQs
- Q. Who is eligible to be considered for Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship?
A. Nominees must:
- Be an aspiring Hispanic/Latinx IBCLC experiencing barriers to the field
- Be Spanish/English Bilingual
- Have at least 40-60 hours providing lactation support (for example, as a doula, peer counselor or peer supporter)
- Have a clear plan to impact their community with the credential
- Have the capacity to participate in the multi-year process of completing IBCLC certification
- Live in the United States
- Q. How are candidates entered into consideration?
A. Candidates must be nominated by a current lactation care provider. Once nominated, selected candidates will be invited to fill out an application. From the applications submitted, one candidate will be selected. You can find our nomination form here.
- Q. Can I apply directly to receive the scholarship myself?
A. No. You must be nominated by a current lactation care professional.
- Q. What does the Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship cover?
A. The Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship is a wraparound scholarship, including our Lactation Consultant Training Program Enriched, general education courses, exam prep, college courses, basic life support, clinical hours and exam fees. It also includes mentorship from our expert LER staff.
- Q. Will textbooks be covered?
A. The Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship covers textbooks.
- Q. How many recipients will be chosen?
A. One recipient will be chosen every other year.
- Q. How often will the Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship be awarded?
A. This scholarship will be awarded every other year.
- Q. Will I be a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist when I finish taking the LER courses?
A. Yes! After completing the LER coursework and passing the CBS exam (included with your coursework), you will be conferred the Certified Breastfeeding Specialist certificate.
- Q. How will the clinical hours work?
A. Once awardees complete our 95-hour lactation training course, they may begin earning clinical hours through our Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Pathway 1 program, LER HOURS.
- Q. How much time do I have to complete the program?
A. According to the IBCLC Commission, lactation education is accepted within five years prior to sitting the exam. We recommend that you plan your process to complete all exam prerequisites within a five year period.
- Q. What if I fail the exam the first time?
A. Great question! All initial coursework and exam fees will be covered. Subsequent courses and exams will not be covered by this scholarship.
- Q. What if I’m not ready yet? Can I apply next year?
A. Currently, this program runs every other year. The next opportunity to apply will likely be in 2025. Sign up for the LER newsletter here to be kept up-to-date on future scholarship opportunities.
