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

Scholarships will be 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 Catholic Church (i.e. meets the USCCB Standards for Diocesan NFP Ministry). These methods and training organizations include the Couple to Couple League, the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, Family of the Americas, Billings Ovulation Method, FEMM Health, the Marquette Model, 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 (e.g. 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.
2. Provide proof of acceptance for training as an instructor or medical provider for a Church-approved method of Natural Family Planning
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 (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) with the Marriage and Family Life Director.
7. Willingness to be included on the Archdiocesan list of trained Natural Family Planning instructors and medical providers, found on the NFP website.
8. Willingness to provide NFP instruction or medical provider services within the Archdiocese of Dubuque for a minimum of 2 years.

To apply, please fill out the online application below or download the paper application to complete and mail or email to the Archdiocese of Dubuque Marriage Formation Office. The supporting documents (letter of reference, proof of cost, etc.) will also need to be submitted to the Marriage Formation Office. For questions, contact Matt Selby at m.selby@dbqarch.org or 563-556-2580, ext. 233.