Scholarships are available through the Archdiocese of Dubuque to help offset the cost of training for individuals/couples in the archdiocese who would like to become Natural Family Planning instructors or medical providers. To be considered for a scholarship, interested parties must go through an application process.

Scholarships are awarded in the amount of up to $2,500 or 50% of the cost of training (whichever is less) for any NFP method approved by the Archdiocese of Dubuque. These methods and training organizations include the Couple to Couple League, the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, Billings Ovulation Method, FEMM Health, the Marquette Model, NeoFertility, Pearl & Thistle, Fiat Institute, and SymptoPro Fertility Education. The total amount awarded may be applied to training costs including tuition, books, lodging, and/or travel expenses to and from the training site. Proof of expenses must be provided (invoices, receipts, etc.). If possible, the Archdiocese will send the funds directly to the training organization (rather than the person being trained).
 
Qualifications to apply:

1. Reside within the Archdiocese of Dubuque and/or offer services as an instructor or medical provider within the Archdiocese of Dubuque. Non-residents must be from neighboring dioceses and reside within reasonable distance to serve people within the Archdiocese of Dubuque in person.
2. Provide proof of acceptance for training as an instructor or medical provider for an approved training program.
3. Agree to provide proof of completion of training once finished.
4. Complete and submit the attached application.
5. Provide a letter of reference in support of you becoming an NFP instructor or medical provider, which could come from your pastor, your NFP instructor or provider, or some one else who knows you well (excluding from family members). Only one reference per couple is needed.
6. Participate in an interview by phone, video conference, or in person (if needed).
7. Willingness to be included on the archdiocesan list of trained Natural Family Planning instructors and medical providers, found HERE.
8. Willingness to provide NFP instruction or medical provider services within the Archdiocese of Dubuque for a minimum of 3 years.

To apply, please fill out the online application below. The supporting documents (letter of reference, proof of acceptance, costs, etc.) should be submitted separately by email to Matt Selby at [email protected].