Emerging Leaders AMS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Application

Instructions
Applications for the DEI Scholarship are reviewed by members of the AMS Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee. Applicants are considered on the basis of official verification of acceptance into the Emerging Leaders, 3 letters of recommendation, financial need (documented), and a compelling personal statement.

Timeline

Completed online application materials must be received by AMS no later than September 25, 2021, at 12:59 PM. Incomplete application materials will not be considered.

Scholarship recipients will be informed via email by November 8, 2021.

Application Materials

Your application materials consist of:
- Personal Statement
- 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Financial Statement
- U.S. applicants: 2020 Federal Income Tax Form (for security reasons, please black out your social security number) unless you have not filed please submit your 2019 Federal Income Tax Form. International applicants: equivalent documentation.
I. Personal Information
Name *

First Name Middle Name Last Name
Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country
Email *
example@example.com
Daytime Phone Number *

Area Code Phone Number
Have you previously received an AMS scholarship? *

Yes No
If so, what year?
How did you learn about the AMS DEI scholarship? Check all that apply. *

AMS website Montessori school Montessori teacher education program Social media Scholarship websites
Do you currently work for a Montessori teacher education program? *

Yes No
If so, please specify which teacher education program:

Currently held Montessori credentials and issuing organization (AMS or Other):

	Credential Held	Issuing Organization	If Other - Please Specify
Infant & Toddler (0 – 3)
Early Childhood (2.5 – 6)
Elementary I (6 – 9)
Elementary II (9 – 12)
Elementary I – II (6 – 12)
Secondary I (12 – 15)
Secondary I-II (12 – 18)

II. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Demographic Information
AMS is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. The mission of this scholarship is to help achieve the AMS Board strategic priority: AMS will model and ensure the advancement of principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which all feel welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered.

AMS does not deem the response to any question listed below more or less significant than any other response in the consideration of this application.

Please complete the following questions.
What is your racial identity? *

American Indigenous (including Hawaiian) Asian Black Hispanic/Latinx Multiracial Pacific Islander (excluding Hawaiian) White
What is your gender identity? *

Female Male Nonbinary
Do you consider yourself to be: *

Cisgender Transgender
Do you identify as (choose one): *

Bisexual Gay Heterosexual Lesbian
Do you identify as a person with a disability? *

Yes No
If you wish to elaborate on any of the responses above in Sections I-II, please do so here:
By signing here, I attest that all information provided in the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Application Form is true. *

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III. Personal Statement
Write a compelling personal statement (max. 1,000 words) explaining your reasons for requesting financial assistance. Be sure to include the following:
- Your full name
- Explanation of your financial need
- What you hope to achieve as an AMS teacher educator
- Why justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion are important to you and how you plan to implement this in your teaching
- How might you engage in/demonstrate leadership in the AMS community in the future
Please upload your Professional Statement *

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IV. Financial Statement
Please download the Financial Statement Form here.

U.S. Applicants: Please attach a copy of pages 1 and 2 of your 2020 IRS Form 1040 or 1040-A. If you used IRS 1040EZ, include only page 1. Important: For security purposes, be sure to black out your Social Security number before scanning.

International Applicants: Please include equivalent documentation of income. Please also provide financial information on the next pages in U.S. dollars and include the conversion rates at the time of your submission.
Please upload your Financial Statement *

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Please upload a signed and dated copy of your 2020 tax return or your 2019 if you have not filed yet *

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Special consideration will be given to applicants who:
- are of color and/or from under-resourced populations, including LGBTQIA+ and developing nations
- are persons with disabilities
- are members of a protected class under State or Federal law
- show potential as a transformative leader that centers inclusion and equity for historically marginalized groups
- work in Montessori TEPs and/or schools serving racially diverse communities and/or under-resourced populations
Once you click the Submit button you will not be able to further edit your submission.

American Montessori Society Nondiscrimination Statement

The American Montessori Society does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, culture, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origins, or any other legally protected status.
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Instructions

I. Personal Information

II. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Demographic Information

III. Personal Statement

IV. Financial Statement