2026 Prolacta Lamaze Certification Scholarship
Apply Now – January 15, 2026
Unlock your future as a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator.
Be one of ten recipients to receive a full certification pathway award.
Lamaze International is proud to partner with Prolacta Bioscience Foundation to offer the 2026 Prolacta Lamaze Certification Scholarship—a unique opportunity designed to increase access to high-quality childbirth education in communities that need it most.
Through this program, ten (10) aspiring childbirth educators will receive a full certification pathway award, valued at up to $1,350 each, covering:
- Lamaze Learning Guide ($275)
- Lamaze Seminar (up to $600)
- Lamaze Certification Exam ($475)
This scholarship fully funds your journey to becoming a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE)—including all Lamaze administrative fees. Upon passing the exam, recipients will also receive the Lamaze LCCE 3-year membership at no cost.
Why This Scholarship Matters
Lamaze and Prolacta share a commitment to expanding community-based childbirth education, especially in areas with limited maternity care access. This scholarship supports future educators who are ready to make a meaningful impact in:
- Maternity care deserts
- Low-access counties (as defined by March of Dimes, 2022)
- Underrepresented and underserved communities
- Areas experiencing provider shortages
If you’re committed to improving birth outcomes and providing families with evidence-based education, we encourage you to apply.
Application Timeline
- Application Period: December 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
- Selection & Notification: On or around February 1, 2026
- Completion Deadline: Recipients must complete a seminar and take the certification exam by September 2026
How to Apply
Application
The application includes:
- Short Essay (250 words):
How will becoming a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator help you serve your community?
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Short Essay (250 words):
Describe maternity care access limitations in your community and whether you live or plan to teach in a maternity care desert or low-access county.
View March of Dimes Map - The interactive maps can be found on the linked webpage under Maternity care access designation by county, US. Click the section titles in the map legend to hide or reveal sections and filter your view. Hover (on desktop) or tap (on mobile) on each county on the map for more specific information.
Selection Process
A review committee of four Lamaze leaders will score applications focused on:
- Clarity of Purpose & Community Impact
- Diversity of Background
- Geographic Location (Priority to maternity care deserts)
Recipients will be notified by email
and announced publicly in mid-February.
The Lamaze Expand Equity Scholarship is generously sponsored by:
Prolacta Bioscience Foundation
