Application process

Thank you for your interest in the Pacify Doula Scholarship. The 2024 application window is open from September 25th to October 25th. Applications will be reviewed starting in November 2024. We appreciate your patience during this process!

This is a scholarship to support aspiring doulas and current doulas in becoming certified. Eligibility is open to anyone who lives in Maryland, Washington, D.C., or Virginia and is interested in advancing their knowledge about pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.

Requirements

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:

1. Certify through one of the organizations on the Maryland approved list of doula certifying bodies.
   • While this list is not exhaustive of all of the doula training organizations in the state, we aim to increase access for Medicaid recipients in the state of Maryland. Please choose an organization that closely aligns with your values and beliefs about providing support during the perinatal journey.
2. Practice in Maryland, with the opportunity to support families in Washington, D.C. and Virginia.
3. Join the Pacify network upon certification and support a minimum of 10 families during labor and birth within a calendar year.

Complete the application form below with detailed answers. We want to hear your story and understand what makes you a great candidate for this scholarship.