AMI Fellowship Application

Farm and Food System Fellowship Scholarship Application

While AMI offers a tuition-free and paid Fellowship, we recognize that additional financial responsibilities can prevent individuals from participating. This scholarship is intended to offset personal expenses incurred during the Farm and Food Study for those with demonstrated financial need. Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are given preference for funding because we recognize that systemic racism negatively impacts opportunity. Applications must be submitted by March 10, end of day.

AMI distributes awards taking into account:
1) demonstration of need
2) impact of funds
3) the total number of applicants

We recognize that award amounts may determine an accepted Fellow’s ability to participate in the program and will therefore announce awards before accepted applicants are required to commit to the Fellowship. All final acceptance and scholarship decisions will be made by April 16.

Please note that depending on the loan provider, AMI can also assist with school loan deferral or verifying income-based repayment.

Be prepared to complete this form in one sitting - unfortunately, you will not be able to save and return to your answers. Fellowship Director Jessa Fowler is happy to answer any questions or concerns at jessa@amifellows.org.

Name *

First Name Last Name

Preferred Name

Briefly describe your identity.

We ask this with the intention of making our Fellowship more accessible to BIPOC individuals, in recognition that systemic racism has caused the active exclusion of BIPOC from farming education, land access, and wealth-building opportunities, and with the understanding that such oppression is often compounded for those with intersectional identities.

Which of the following best reflects your financial situation? *

I can buy whatever I want whenever I want. I can usually buy what I want. I have enough to cover my needs and occasional extras. I have just enough to cover my needs. Occasionally I don't have enough to cover my needs. I often don't have enough to cover my needs.

Has COVID-19 negatively affected your financial situation? If so, how?

What financial responsibilities and personal expenses do you anticipate having during the Farm and Food Study?

Requested Award Amount:

How would you utilize the scholarship funding?

Please write a brief statement about what receiving the scholarship would mean to you, both personally and professionally.

AMI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Employees, Fellows and Applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local laws.