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APIC Scholarship Program for Professional Development

APIC Scholarship Program for Professional Development

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The APIC Scholarship for Professional Development Program helps APIC members in need of financial assistance to manage the costs associated with critical professional development. Funds assist infection preventionists pursuing APIC professional development and education programs such as the CIC, LTC-CIP, and a-IPC credentials.

For any questions regarding the scholarship or application process, please contact Scholarships@apic.org.

Please review all the information below before applying.

What’s included?

Assistance is provided in three categories for certification:

  • Exam preparation: Award recipients may choose to receive the designated APIC educational resources below to help prepare for the examination.
  • Choice of one certification preparatory learning system based on preferred exam:  
    • APIC’s Learning System for the CIC online course (one year access)
    • APIC’s Learning System for the LTC-CIP online course (one year access)
    • APIC’s Learning System for the a-IPC online course (one year access)
  • Exam fee reimbursement: APIC will reimburse testing fees to participants who pass the CIC®, LTC-CIP, or a-IPC examinations. To receive reimbursement, you must submit a copy of your score report or official certificate within 90 days of completing the exam, along with a copy of your receipt for examination fee.
  • Additional Benefits:
    • APIC Text Online (one year subscription)

Please note: Certification materials purchased prior to acceptance are not eligible for refund.

Who is eligible to apply?
  • Individuals who have been members of APIC for the last full continuous year without any lapses or interruptions.
  • APIC members who have no other financial support for certification.
  • Individuals must understand the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) eligibility criteria.
  • With the one year access to the learning system, you should be prepared to take the exam within that one year period (i.e., by October 31, 2025). No extensions will be granted after that date. Applicants who take the exam prior to acceptance into the program will be ineligible for reimbursement through the program.
How do I apply?

Details TBD.

FAQs
  • When will the application period open for the 2025-2026 program year?

Details TBD.

  • Where can I find more information about the CIC, LTC-CIP, or a-IPC Certifications?

Visit CBIC’s website to determine which exam is right for you.

  • Where can I find more information on the certification preparation online learning systems? 

Visit the APIC Certification Preparation page for details on each learning system.

Become a Sponsor

Strategic Partners, corporate sponsors, APIC chapters and individual donors have the opportunity to support the APIC Scholarship for Professional Development Program. If your organization is interested in sponsoring the APIC Scholarship for Professional Development Program, contact Sponsorships@apic.org.