SEED Award Application

SEED Award Application
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Each quarter, award recipients are chosen by Infant Massage USA’s Selection Committee (dependent on funding, approximately 7 Students per year total) to attend CEIM training and receive branded marketing materials at no cost, a $795 value.

Please fill out the following application to be considered. Please respond in long answer format, answering the "Questions to Consider." You will receive a copy of your responses and a response from Infant Massage USA within a maximum of 90 days.

Your application will be valid for each selection opportunity within your submission's calendar year. You may reapply each year.

Upcoming Yearly Deadlines

March 15th

June 15th

Sep 15th

Dec 15th

Please submit your application by 5 PM EST.

Personal Details
Email*
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Phone Number*
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Address

Street Address

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Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
If you are applying on behalf of someone, please include your name here. (Leave this field blank if you are applying for yourself)

First NameLast Name
Please mark Yes or No if you give permission to be contacted by a trainer about future trainings whether or not you receive the scholarship. Trainers who contact you are working outside of the SEED program and of their own accord.

INSTRUCTIONS

Answer the questions below in 1000 words minimum across all the questions (this is a flexible guideline).

The 'Questions To Consider' are suggestions and guidelines, not requirements, and intended as prompts to help provide you with a starting point as you answer the essay questions.
Questions to Consider -Section 1: General Interest & Involvement

[ Associated rubric criteria: General interest in CEIM Training and continued involvement in Infant Massage USA ]

Topic Details
Short personal essay demonstrating your interest and goals for this training.

Questions To Consider
- What drew you to infant massage?
- What kind of future goals do you have for your career?
- Do you have an interest in becoming a Trainer later on (teaching the 4 Day CEIM Training classes) and/or volunteering with Infant Massage USA?
Questions to Consider - Section 2: Career or Community Impact Goals

[ Associated rubric criteria: Career or Community Impact Goals ]

Topic Details
Short personal essay demonstrating how this training would impact your career or community and support you in making infant massage and nurturing touch education more accessible and inclusive in your community.

Questions To Consider
- How will your work support any of the 4 key areas the Award is focused on (BIPOC communities, Home Visitors, Fathers or Early Educators)?
- How might you be able to promote infant massage in your community?
- What kind of organizations might you partner or collaborate with?
Questions to Consider - Section 3: Financial Need

[ Associated rubric criteria: Financial Need ]

Topic Details
A short general description of the financial need for this scholarship award. (Detailed financial information is not required)

Questions To Consider
- Why are you seeking a scholarship?
- Would the CEIM Training otherwise be out of reach financially?
- What kind of financial barriers do you experience regarding professional development opportunities?
Questions to Consider - Section 4: Engagement in Infant/Child-Related Field & Teaching/Facilitation

[ Associated rubric criteria: Engagement in Infant/Child-Related Field & Teaching/Facilitation ]

Topic Details
Short personal essay demonstrating involvement in infant/child-related work or organizations and involvement in teaching/facilitating other programs.

Questions To Consider
- What other programs/classes/workshops have you taught?
- Have you participated in related community activities or advocacy?
- What is your academic background?
- Do you have related job experience?
1. Please share with us your general interest and goals in receiving this award.*
2. Please share with us how this training would impact your career or community and support you in making infant massage and nurturing touch education more accessible and inclusive in your community.*
3. Please share with us a description of the financial need for this scholarship.*
4. Please share with us examples of your involvement in infant/child-related work and in teaching/facilitating.*
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