AMS provides partial scholarships for adult learners newly accepted into, or already enrolled in, an AMS-affiliated teacher education program. These scholarships were established to support the increase of the number of credentialed classroom teachers, and are, consequently, intended for applicants working towards a Montessori teaching credential. Applicants are considered on the basis of official verification of acceptance the program, financial need, a compelling personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
In order to be considered for a scholarship award, completed application packets (including all enclosures) must be received by May 8, 2020. Incomplete applications are unable to be considered for a scholarship award. Scholarship recipients will be informed by email by the first week in June 2020.
Please have the following documents prepared to include with your application:
1.Applicant information
2.Personal statement
3.Verification of TEP acceptance
4.Financial statement
5.2019 Income Tax Form
6.Three letters of recommendation
All information provided in your application will be treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of selecting scholarship recipients for the 2020– 2021 academic year.