Lactation Education Resources - Juntos

Written on 02 October 2023.

The Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship

Removing Barriers to IBCLC Certification

There are more IBCLCs in the United States than anywhere else in the world. However, only ten percent of those IBCLCs identify as Latinx/Hispanic.

There is an urgent need for more bilingual Latinx/Hispanic IBCLCs in the United States. Evidence shows that having a lactation care provider whose culture matches your own helps significantly in meeting breastfeeding/chestfeeding goals and can help close the serious gaps that exist in maternal and newborn health outcomes for BIPOC communities.

At LER, we recognize that financial barriers are a major obstacle to achieving IBCLC certification. That’s why we’re excited to announce the Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship, which will completely remove the financial barrier for one bilingual Latinx/Hispanic aspiring IBCLC in the United States every other year.

What It Covers

Juntos Triunfamos fully covers start-to-certification support for one aspiring Hispanic/Latinx IBCLC who is Spanish/English bilingual, including everything from lactation training to clinical hours to exam fees.

Who is Eligible

Candidates must:

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

Applicants must first be nominated by a current lactation care professional. Selected nominees will then be contacted with an invitation to apply for the Juntos Triunfamos Lactation Equity Scholarship.

Nominate a Future Lactation Consultant Today!

Current lactation care professionals: We need your nominations! Do you have someone in your circle who is passionate about lactation care, Spanish/English bilingual, who identifies as Latinx/Hispanic, and who is ready to become an IBCLC? Click the link below to fill out our nomination form! Nominations will remain open until 31 October at 12:59 pm (US eastern).

Nominate A Candidate

Widen the Circle

Please consider sharing our call for nominations with other lactation care providers!

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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.

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