MLCA IBCLC Exam Scholarship

Supporting the aspiring IBCLCs of Massachusetts

Scholarship Recipient (Sept 2025 Exam)

Hello, my name is Tarsha and I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse, Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, PostPartum Doula and CPR Instructor. I am passionate about newborns, maternal health and mental wellness, dedicating my career to supporting families through some of life’s most important moments whether they’re big or small. My goal is to make a difference in the lives of those I care for while empowering them and giving them the confidence to create a longstanding foundation into parenthood. I love finding joy in the little things in life.

Scholarship Information

Recipient Rewards
$695- the cost of the IBCLC Exam
1 year of MLCA IBCLC (listed) Membership
MLCA Swag

Applicant Requirements
All candidates applying for the MLCA IBCLC Exam Scholarship must abide by the following requirements.

  1. Be a resident of MA

  2. Be registered for the IBCLC exam

  3. Provide proof of registration and payment for the IBCLC exam

  4. Be a member of MLCA
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  5. Intend to work as an IBCLC in MA for 2 years 

  6. Commit to joining a MLCA committee for 1 year
    Not sure which committee to join? Learn more about MLCA committees

  7. Be taking the exam to become an IBCLC, candidates recertifying by exam not eligible