About the Scholarship

The Nevada Lactation Hub Scholarship Program was a grant-funded, collaborative effort between the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and the Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition (NVBC), funded by the Nevada State Department of Health and Human Services through Grant #SG-2024-00407 (PI: Dr. Buccini). The scholarship program is closed for applications.

The scholarship program’s goal has been to increase and diversify Nevada's next generation of the lactation workforce from 2024 to November 2026. The scholarship consisted of 3 levels. The first level is for those who would like to be a peer supporter; the second level is for those pursuing their lactation certification, and level 3 is for those on track to become an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) through the IBLCE pathway 3. We have successfully awarded all 80 lactation scholarships!

In addition to preparing the next generation of lactation professionals, this grant expanded access to breastfeeding support by establishing community-based lactation support groups that will continue beyond the grant period. More information about the breastfeeding support groups can be found on the Nevada Breastfeeding Coalition’s website.

As this grant-funded initiative comes to a close, we are deeply grateful for the opportunity to support the growth of Nevada's lactation workforce and to partner with the many individuals and organizations that made this program possible.

While the scholarship program concludes in November 2026, we look forward to seeing the lasting positive impact of these efforts as participants apply their knowledge and expand access to lactation care. We are hopeful that the success of this program will inspire future partnerships and funding opportunities that will allow this important work to continue.

For any questions, please contact Dr. Gabriela Buccini at gabriela.buccini@unlv.edu.