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For Midwifery Training Program in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Ms. Amina Hassan

Scholarship Committee

Ethiopian Health and Education Foundation

23 Addis Ababa University Campus, P.O. Box 1258

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Date: October 26, 2023

Dear Scholarship Committee,

With profound respect and unwavering determination, I write this Scholarship Application Letter to express my deep commitment to becoming a skilled midwife dedicated to transforming maternal healthcare in Ethiopia. As a proud resident of Addis Ababa and an individual deeply affected by the challenges facing women during childbirth in our communities, I have resolved to dedicate my life's work toward eliminating preventable maternal mortality through professional midwifery practice. My application for financial support to enroll in the Midwifery Program at Addis Ababa University represents not merely an educational pursuit, but a sacred promise to the mothers and newborns of Ethiopia.

Having grown up in the bustling neighborhood of Kirkos, Addis Ababa, I witnessed firsthand the devastating consequences of inadequate maternal healthcare. At age fifteen, I accompanied my aunt to a health center during her difficult labor when complications arose due to insufficient midwifery services. The emotional trauma of that experience—seeing a mother weep with fear while waiting for an unavailable midwife—ignited my lifelong mission. Since then, I have volunteered at community health posts across Addis Ababa, assisting nurses in prenatal screenings and childbirth education. These experiences revealed the critical gap: Ethiopia's maternal mortality rate remains unacceptably high (353 deaths per 100,000 live births), and Addis Ababa alone accounts for over 25% of Ethiopia's population yet struggles with uneven healthcare access across its urban zones.

My decision to pursue midwifery is rooted in the urgent need for culturally sensitive, community-based care. I believe that effective maternity services must integrate traditional wisdom with evidence-based practices—a perspective I've cultivated through my work at the Bole-Lemi Health Center. During a recent outreach program, I observed how distrust of formal healthcare systems prevented women from seeking timely assistance during emergencies. As a future midwife trained in Addis Ababa, I will bridge this gap by developing birthing plans that respect local customs while ensuring clinical safety—a crucial approach for Ethiopia's diverse communities.

This is why the Midwifery Program at Addis Ababa University represents the ideal foundation for my career. The university’s curriculum emphasizes community-centered care, emergency obstetric management, and maternal health policy—all directly addressing Ethiopia's most pressing needs. Specifically, I am drawn to Dr. Selamawit Tadesse’s research on reducing neonatal mortality in urban slums, which aligns with my goal to establish a mobile midwifery service in Addis Ababa's underserved neighborhoods like Yeka and Arada. The program’s partnership with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute also offers unparalleled opportunities to learn from national maternal health initiatives currently transforming healthcare delivery across Ethiopia.

Financial constraints have long threatened my academic journey. Though I secured admission to the Midwifery Program, my family's limited income as subsistence farmers in the outskirts of Addis Ababa cannot cover tuition, clinical supplies, or transportation costs. The scholarship would alleviate these barriers, allowing me to focus entirely on mastering clinical skills rather than seeking part-time work that might compromise my studies. More importantly, it would symbolize the nation's investment in my potential to become a leader among Ethiopia's next generation of midwives—individuals who must address the country’s critical shortage of 10,000 midwives needed to meet SDG 3 targets.

I am deeply aware that becoming an effective midwife requires more than clinical knowledge—it demands emotional resilience, cultural humility, and community trust. To prepare myself for this role, I have completed the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s Community Health Worker Certification and organized free prenatal workshops at the Addis Ababa City Administration’s women's centers. In these roles, I learned that a midwife must be both a skilled clinician and a compassionate advocate. For instance, when a teenage girl in Kality district faced stigma after becoming pregnant out of wedlock, my team provided non-judgmental care that empowered her to continue prenatal visits—a practice I will champion as part of my professional identity.

My vision extends beyond personal achievement. Upon graduation, I plan to establish a community midwifery initiative in Addis Ababa focused on high-risk pregnancies in informal settlements. This project will collaborate with local religious leaders and women's associations to create safe spaces for prenatal education, while training peer support groups that address maternal mental health—a critical but overlooked aspect of Ethiopia’s maternal healthcare challenges. I have already secured preliminary agreements from two community councils in the city, demonstrating the demand for this service.

Furthermore, I recognize that sustainable impact requires advocacy. As a future midwife, I will actively participate in policy dialogues with Addis Ababa's Health Bureau to address systemic barriers like transportation limitations for emergency care and inconsistent supply chains for maternal medications. My training in Addis Ababa will equip me not only with clinical expertise but also the contextual understanding necessary to drive change within Ethiopia’s healthcare landscape.

The Ethiopian government's recent National Health Policy 2023-2030 explicitly prioritizes midwifery as a cornerstone of maternal health improvement, making this scholarship particularly timely. By supporting my education, your foundation becomes an active partner in achieving Ethiopia's ambitious goal to reduce maternal mortality by 50% by 2030. My commitment to serving the most vulnerable mothers and babies—whether in Addis Ababa’s crowded clinics or remote rural health posts—will reflect the values of this investment.

I have attached my academic transcripts, letters of recommendation from Dr. Alemayehu Gebremariam (Head of Bole-Lemi Health Center) and Professor Assefa Kebede (Addis Ababa University), and a detailed community service portfolio demonstrating my dedication to Ethiopia's healthcare needs. I welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with your mission during an interview at your convenience.

Thank you for considering this Scholarship Application Letter. With the support of this scholarship, I will transform my personal conviction into tangible progress for mothers across Ethiopia. As a daughter of Addis Ababa and a future midwife committed to healing, I pledge to honor this opportunity with relentless dedication to the health and dignity of every woman in our nation.

Sincerely,

Abebech Tadesse

Address: Woreda 14, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Phone: +251 912 345 678 | Email: [email protected]

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