Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ the Scholarship

The Nevada Lactation Hub Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort between the Ê×Ò³| Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ (UNLV) and both the Southern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition (SNBC) and Northern Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition (NNBC) funded by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services through Grant #SG-2024-00407.

The scholarship program will increase and diversify the next generation of the lactation workforce in Nevada over the next two years. The lactation training scholarships will be provided in 5 cycles of scholarships over 2024-2026.  The scholarship will provide funds for awardees based on their selected scholarship level. The scholarship levels are as follows:

Level 1: Peer Support

This scholarship is for those who do not want a credential in lactation, but want additional training in breast/chestfeeding to provide peer support.

Level 2: Mid-Level Lactation Support

This scholarship is for those who would like to obtain a credential in lactation to become a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), or Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS)

Level 3*

This scholarship will be available in November 2024*

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This scholarship is for those on track to become an IBCLC through .

Who is Eligible to Apply

  • Must currently live in Nevada and have plans to reside in the state for the next 2 years. Applicants do not have to be a student at UNLV or UNR.
  • You may apply for different scholarship levels at different cycles.
  • Must be able to complete the course within 6 months
  • Undocumented applicants are welcome to apply

How is the Candidate Selected

The scholarship application will be open for one month.

In the application be prepared to describe your goals and experience, how you would use your training, and your commitment to inclusion.

A committee of UNLV SPH and Coalition board members and\or Chief Mentors will be assembled to review applicants.

Preferred candidates will have the following:

  • Should demonstrate a passion for increasing Nevada’s breast/chestfeeding rates.
  • Should demonstrate dedication to inclusiveness and anti-racism.
  • Should demonstrate a passion for working with under-resourced populations in Nevada.
  • Should be open to engaging in the Southern or Northern Nevada breast/chestfeeding support groups.
  • Should become a member of the Southern and Northern Nevada breastfeeding coalitions (membership fees will be waived).

How is the Scholarship Awarded

The Awardees will provide information on the lactation training, which will be paid directly to the organization.

The Awardees will receive specialized support from the UNLV School of Public Health project coordinator to select and successfully complete the course within 6 months.

How to Apply for 2024-2026

The first cycle of applications opens on August 1st and closes on September 1, 2024.

Applicants will be notified of whether or not they were selected by October 1, 2024.

Applicants must submit their .

For more details about this scholarship and how to apply,

Award Stipulations

Awardees must currently live in the state of Nevada and have plans to continue to live here for the next 2 years.

Recipients give UNLV the right to publish their name and use the applicant’s likeness in a photograph in any of its publications, including website entries, without payment or any other consideration. These materials will become the property of UNLV and will not be returned. Recipients grant UNLV the authority to edit, alter, copy, publish, or distribute this photo to publicize UNLV’s programs or for any other lawful purpose.

This program was supported by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services through Grant #SG-2024-00407. The contents are solely the authors' responsibility and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department.

If there are any questions please contact Rikki Jenkins at rikki.jenkins@unlv.edu.