Scholarships

MNDC Mary Crane Scholarship for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Low-income, or Disabled End of Life Doula Candidates for 2024

The MN Death Collaborative (MNDC) believes in doing what it can to make our society more equitable. Recognizing that there are segments of society in need of end-of-life services - including end-of-life doulas - we also recognize that there are few trained BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Low-Income, or Disabled End-of-Life Doulas. Thanks to a generous donation from the Crane Family and Friends, The Mary Crane Scholarship for Doula Candidates provides End-Of-Life doula training for those who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, Low-Income, or Disabled, and is one of the ways the MNDC is working to help create a more equitable society. 
 
Applications are being accepted for:
One (1) Scholarship toward any MNDC-approved EOL Doula Training Program up to $800 USD. Successful Candidate would be responsible for the difference due to the program of your choice.


If you are awarded an EOL Doula Training Program Scholarship, you will be notified and a representative of the MNDC will work-out payment of the Scholarship with the program you select. 
 
NOTE: Payment would not be made directly to you, and if you decide not to attend training with your program of choice, MNDC will expect monies to be returned to the MNDC’s Mary Crane Scholarship Fund.

MNDC Mary G. Crane Scholarship Application for End-of-Life Doula Training

For consideration:

  • Please complete all questions. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered (due date is June 15, 2024, and notification will be returned no later than July 15, 2024).

  • Please attach a letter of recommendation to the application form from a community leader or personal reference who knows you well enough to make a heartfelt recommendation. (Be sure the file name includes your last name.)

 On behalf of the MN Death Collaborative, thank you for applying for the Mary G. Crane Scholarship. Deadline for application is June 15, 2024. You will be notified by July 15, 2024 whether or not you have received the Scholarship.

For questions or issues filling out the online form, please contact Nina Guertin via email at: ninaguertin@gmail.com. 

Grateful for your desire and interest,
Nina Guertin, Scholarship Chair
ninaguertin@gmail.com