SCHOLARSHIPS
At INELDA, we understand the critical need for end-of-life doulas within marginalized communities, and we are committed to making this field more accessible to the traditionally underrepresented. By broadening access to our training, we not only strive to support these communities, but also recognize the mutual benefit they bring to the field of end-of-life care.
Our scholarship process reflects this commitment, aiming to remove barriers and ensure that anyone has the opportunity to contribute to and benefit from this important work.
COMMUNITIES WE SEEK TO SUPPORT
- BIPOC
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Persons living with a disability
- Low-income or Underserved
- The unhoused/formerly unhoused
- Military or veteran
- Lived experience in the justice system
- Survivors of domestic violence
- Immigrants and refugees
RECOMMENDATION
One letter of recommendation is required and may be obtained from current or former clients or care recipients, past or current professional supervisors or colleagues, volunteer supervisors/coordinators, educators/instructors, community leaders, advocates, or mentors. The letter should include the following:
- Name and title of the person who is recommending you
- Your relationship to the person writing the recommendation
- Why they believe you would be a good fit for the end-of-life doula field
- Specific skills, anecdotes, or qualities that will support your scholarship application and doula training
PROGRAM DETAILS
- Scholarships are offered for End-of-life Doula Trainings and for the INELDA Doula Certification.
- Applications are read on a rolling basis for the end-of-life doula trainings. Certification scholarships follow a separate bi-annual cycle.
- For submissions received between the 1st and 15th of the month, awardees are notified by email on the 22nd. For submissions received between the 16th and 31st of the month, awardees are notified via email on the following 5th.
- Awardees have 4 months from award date to use the scholarship to register for a training.
- All scholarship awardees are offered a Tier 2 membership for $25 for one year ($110 value) or $50 for two years ($200 value).
STRUCTURE
| Type of Scholarship | Full Price | Awardee Responsibility | Applications Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Doula Training | $995 | Minimum contribution of $300 | Ongoing |
| End-of-Life Doula Bridge Training | $425 ($475 beginning June 2026) | Minimum contribution of $150 | Ongoing |
| Hospice Doula Training | $675 ($750 beginning June 2026) | Minimum contribution of $225 | Ongoing |
| Certification | $1295 | Minimum contribution of $400 | June 15-August 15 |
“I’m so glad this is not a ‘Do Not Reply’ email because it was important that someone from your organization read this response. My gratitude for this opportunity you’ve gifted is beyond words. I am fortunate, rich and blessed to exist in this space and time with you and this experience will bring me closer to support the people changing, world changing wonderful work you do everyday.”
—Mia A. Bird, Philadelphia, PA.
Thank you so much for the scholarship to attend the most amazing training and experience of my LIFE! This “Hospice Doula” training is beyond extraordinary. Not only is the subject matter and training compelling – BUT we are making new friends, new comrades – people for life who are IN IT! I think my life has changed.
—Vera Mariner
Completion of INELDA’s EOL Doula Training does not result in certification. Certification is a separate process that an individual engages in after successfully completing the training.
- If you already received an INELDA Training scholarship, and you now want a Doula Certification scholarship, you need only complete the application form.
- Please note that $75 of the Awardee Responsibility for Certification is due when completing the Certification Application. The balance of $75 is due before submitting your second case study.
- INELDA offers Training and Certification scholarship awardees the opportunity to purchase a one-year, discounted membership in INELDA for $25 (full cost $110). Go to the membership page for more information about membership benefits.
FAQs
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We are happy to help! Payment plans to cover the contribution amount are available. Please contact [email protected] for more information.