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March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit fighting for the health of all families, has awarded its 2024 March of Dimes Nursing Scholarship Awards to two outstanding nurses for their undergraduate and graduate studies.
Established in 1998, the award recognizes and promotes excellence in nursing and furthers the organization’s commitment to closing the health equity gap and ensuring all moms and babies receive the highest quality of medical care. Both winners will receive a $10,000 scholarship supported this year by Pampers®, a March of Dimes partner for more than 25 years.
«We know that the maternal and infant health crisis is far from over, especially for moms and babies of color who face greater risks of poor health outcomes» said Kelly Ernst, SVP, Chief Revenue and Impact Officer at March of Dimes. «We need nurses in communities across the US dedicated to maternal-child nursing to help all moms and babies be healthy. It’s our privilege and honor to invest in these extraordinary nurses who share our mission.»
In 2024, the US remains among the most dangerous places to give birth, with maternal mortality rates up to six times higher than those of other developed nations. Black moms are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White moms, and Black babies are two times more likely to die before their first birthdays than White babies. As a leading convener in maternal and infant health, March of Dimes has partnered with Pampers to help drive systemic change so that all families, regardless of race, can get the best possible start.
«These scholarships spotlight the importance of maternal health equity and promote excellence in nursing care,» said P&G Baby Care North America Communications Leader, Jazmyne Reid. «Pampers’ brand purpose is to care for every baby’s health and happiness. We cannot fully live out our brand purpose without first addressing the foundation—a healthy and happy parent. We are proud to partner with March of Dimes to empower nurses who are on a mission to deliver compassionate care and help more parents experience the full joy of pregnancy and beyond.»
The March of Dimes Nursing Scholarships are awarded to highest scoring scholarship applicants demonstrating a commitment to March of Dimes’ mission. Qualified applicants for the Margaret Comerford Freda March of Dimes Graduate Nursing Scholarship are registered nurses currently enrolled in a graduate program in maternal-child nursing at the master’s or doctoral level.
This award is named in honor of the long-time March of Dimes National Nurse Advisory Council Chair, volunteer, and friend, Dr. Margaret Comerford Freda. The Undergraduate Nursing Diversity Scholarship is awarded to an undergraduate at an accredited school of nursing, from a racial or ethnic group underrepresented among nurses.
