Monarch Midwives NARM Scholarship
The Monarch Midwives NARM Scholarship exists to remove financial barriers for aspiring midwives on the final step of their certification journey.
Becoming a licensed midwife requires significant financial investment. Exam fees, travel costs, testing appointments, and administrative requirements can create obstacles for otherwise qualified midwives, especially those committed to serving underserved communities.
This scholarship helps ensure that financial hardship does not prevent skilled midwives from entering the workforce.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Monarch Midwives is dedicated to increasing midwifery access to underserved communities by removing barriers to midwifery education.
Many aspiring midwives complete their training but struggle to afford the final certification process required to practice legally. By supporting candidates at this critical transition point, this scholarship directly increases the number of practicing midwives serving:
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rural communities
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marginalized communities
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LGBTQ+ communities
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migrant communities
This program strengthens the midwifery workforce where it is needed most.
What the Scholarship Covers
Scholarship funds may be used for expenses related to obtaining NARM certification, including:
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NARM exam fees
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testing site fees
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fingerprinting and licensing costs
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transportation to testing locations
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other required administrative certification expenses
Funds may be paid directly to participant or reimbursed with documentation for approved expenses.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
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Be a California resident
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Be enrolled in or graduated from a MEAC-accredited midwifery program\
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Be willing to fill out a W-9 form
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Be eligible to take the NARM exam
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Intend to provide care to underserved communities
Application Cycles
Applications open four times per year:
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Spring Cycle: April 1 – April 30
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Summer Cycle: July 1 – July 31
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Fall Cycle: October 1 – October 31
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Winter Cycle: January 1 – January 31
Scholarship Awards will be announced:
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May 30th
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August 30th
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November 30th
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Feb 28th
Apply for the Scholarship
Applications are submitted online during the open cycle periods.
Questions
For scholarship questions, please contact: monarchmidwives@gmail.com
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Learn about California’s new Licensed Midwife Associate Degree pathway at Cerro Coso Community College and hear updates about the future Monarch Midwives Birth Center. Open to aspiring midwives, birthworkers, and community members.