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Lactation Education Specialist (LES) Program Scholarships

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Funding Amount

Up to $1,385.50

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Lactation Education Specialist (LES) Program Scholarships

Organization: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles (BreastfeedLA)

Geographic Scope: Greater Los Angeles area, Los Angeles County, CA

Program Focus:

  • Scholarships for individuals pursuing Lactation Education Specialist (LES) certification

  • Support for those preparing for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) licensing exam

  • Training to become lactation educators and consultants

    • Award Details:

  • 2023 awards: Over $83,500 in total scholarships and free training offered

  • Individual awards: Ranging from $935 to $1,385.50

  • 2023 recipients: 8 applicants received monetary scholarships

  • Non-recipients still receive approximately 50% discount on traditional program costs

    • Eligible Applicants:

  • Women of color (BIPOC communities)

  • Community members interested in lactation education

  • Those facing financial barriers to lactation certification

    • What Funding Covers:

  • LES Program tuition

  • Exam costs and exam preparation materials

  • Clinical Lactation Training program expenses

  • Clinical placement fees

  • Scrubs and supplies

  • Childcare during clinical placement

  • IBCLC examination costs

    • Mission & Focus:

  • Increase representation of women of color in the lactation profession

  • Address health disparities in breastfeeding support

  • Support underrepresented communities in accessing lactation education

  • Promote infant feeding equity

  • Help overcome barriers including financial constraints, microaggressions, and lack of clinical placement access

    • Contact Information:

  • Organization: Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

  • EIN: 95-4861413

  • Website: breastfeedla.org

    • Additional Notes:

  • Scholarship recipients featured from 2020, 2022, and 2023 cohorts

  • Program includes mentorship and community clinic access ("Liberation Lounge")

  • Clinical training available in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community settings

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Information Available:

  • Scholarship applications accepted on a rolling or annual basis

  • Community sponsors and donors support the awards

  • Selection prioritizes applicants from BIPOC communities

  • Application details not fully specified on website

    • Required Information:
    Detailed application instructions, deadlines, and required documents are not provided in the available website content. Applicants should contact BreastfeedLA directly for current application procedures and requirements.

    Application Steps:
    1. Contact BreastfeedLA for current scholarship application materials
    2. Submit completed application with required documentation
    3. Selection committee reviews applications
    4. Awards notification and disbursement

    Contact for Application Details:

  • Email or phone: Available through breastfeedla.org contact page

  • Organization: The Breastfeeding Task Force of Greater Los Angeles

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    Fields of Work

    womenbipochealth-educationreproductive-health

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