Aspiring Doulas
Scholarships
The Global Doula Project partners with training organizations to offer need-based scholarships to aspiring doulas showing particular promise and passion.
By partnering with training organizations to offer sponsored seats and financial aid, our scholarships help aspiring doulas turn their passion into a career. Selected recipients demonstrate a commitment to improving birth and death for families in their communities.
We invite interested organizations to reach out via email.
Featured Recipients
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Amanda Mellina
Partial Scholarship
2025
“I want to build a practice rooted in justice, inclusion and sustainability, offering post partum care in California central valley.”
Course: Harmony Doula (Postpartum)
California, USA
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Kala Williams
Full Scholarship in Partnership with The Dying Year
2025
“As a veteran I also understand the dynamics of feeling alone while on assignment away from your immediate family and the level of support needed especially from someone who understands the day to day. I hope to be a light along the journey for families.”
Course: End of life doula training
Louisiana, USA
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Julia Day
Full Scholarship
2025
“My dream is to create a community doula program in my area. I am very passionate about postpartum as I think women get forgotten at this time.”
Course: Luminous Postpartum
New York, USA
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Nyoka Smith
Partial Scholarship
2025
“I have observed the disparities and challenges that many Black families face in the birthing world, and I have also seen the resilience and power that emerges when people are truly supported.”
Course: Capital City Doulas (Birth)
Georgia, USA
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Ciara Love
Full Scholarship
2023
“I am pursuing this work because I believe in the power of community and the importance of nurturing a woman's voice and choices during the birthing process. Supporting women in birthing not only new life but new versions of themselves, and seeing them reclaim their strength and intuition, inspires me every day. I feel called to be a part of that process, providing care, guidance, and a compassionate presence in those sacred moments. For me, birth work is about honoring the divine connection between body, spirit, and life itself—guiding others as they embrace their full power and potential.”
Course: Traditional birthworker training course Sumi's Touch
Merida, Mexico
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Janice Polucha
Partial Scholarship
2023
“We did a deep dive into death in regards to cultural and religious backgrounds, age related psychological/emotional responses to death and dying, and how to best advocate for the quality of an individuals experience. There was a lot of self-reflection and writing involved, as well as copious amounts of reading, watching documentaries, and discussions with break out groups during zoom classes.”
Course: End of Life practitioner course by the HeartWay, a hybrid online and in person course based in California
California, USA
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Community Doulas
6 Full Scholarships
2025
Global Doula Project was proud to support the training of 6 community doulas to work alongside Moora, providing support before, during and after birth. The Birth and Postpartum training was led by Mama Bamba, a training organization located in South Africa.
Course: Happy Mama Healthy Baby Africa Alliance with Mama Bamba
Pretoria, South Africa
All scholarship recipients —
Postpartum doula training at Bedford hills correctional facility, New York.
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