Emerging Global Leadership Fellow Application

Emerging Global Leadership Fellows Application

This application is your first act of leadership in the fellowship—clear, intentional, and grounded in action. Please plan to spend 45–60 minutes completing the form.
Before You Begin

We recommend reviewing the program information and attending an Info Session to ensure strong alignment between your goals and the fellowship design.

Info Session
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Time: 5:00–6:00 PM ET
- Format: Microsoft Teams
- Register here
What You’ll Need to Complete the Application

Please have the following materials ready before starting the application:

1. Brief CV / Résumé (PDF Upload)
- Focus on your current role, leadership scope, and decision-making authority
2. Letter of Support (PDF Upload) from a supervisor or organizational partner
- Acknowledging that you will be participating as a fellow in this program
- A sample letter is provided for guidance
- You will also be asked to provide:
  - Employer and employer address
  - Supervisor name, phone number. and email address
3. Two Professional References willing to complete an emailed recommendation form on your behalf
- For each reference, you will need:
- Name
- Title and organization
- Email address
- Relationship to you
4. Proposed Capstone Implementation Concept
- As you begin the application process, start reflecting on the direction of your capstone project. Consider where in your community you might implement this work and what systems of support could sustain it. At this stage, you are not required to submit responses; this is an opportunity for thoughtful exploration and early visioning.
- Timeline (August 2026–March 2027)
Completing the Application
- Answer all narrative questions thoughtfully and concisely
- Be specific about what will change because of your leadership
- If applying as part of a team (up to 3 people):
  - Each fellow must submit a separate application
- To ensure clarity and consistency in the admissions process, please note that the application is available only in English and should be completed in English. Once admitted, however, participants are encouraged to use all available translation and accessibility features throughout the program.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: April 24, 2026
- Notification of Decisions: June 1, 2026
- Program Fee Due: June 22, 2026
- Fellowship Start: August 3, 2026
- Capstone Showcase: March 2027 (at The Montessori Event in Chicago, IL)
Section 1 — Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Preferred Pronouns
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Country of Origin*
Years in Education*
Years in Montessori*
Current Role/Title*
Employment Organization/School/District*
Employer Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
YesNo
Please list team member names

Section 3 — Purpose and Leadership
Why this fellowship, and why now? Invite us into your “why”—the spark you’re protecting and the system you’re ready to shape or reshape. (250–400 words) *
Your leadership north star (1–2 sentences). Example prompt: “I am building a ______ so that ______.” *
In the next 12 months, what outcomes do you want to make inevitable? Please include three bullet points with 1-2 sentences each.*

Section 4 — Equity, Belonging, and Ethical Practice
Describe a time you advanced belonging and equity in a real constraint. (250–350 words)*
How do you make sure improvement work is ethical (student/adult dignity, consent, confidentiality, appropriate use of data)? (150–250 words)*
Which community are you most committed to serving better through this work—and why? (150–250 word)*

Section 5 — Leadership Thinking
In this section, we are not looking for a perfect answer. We want to understand how you think. Leadership can happen in many roles, in a classroom, a school, an organization, or a community. Please share a real challenge you are navigating or recently navigated, and explain how you made sense of it and what you decided to do next. It is completely okay if the situation is still unfolding or if you are still building confidence with this kind of thinking. What matters most is that you make your reasoning visible. Tell us who is involved, what might be shaping the challenge beneath the surface, where pushback might show up, how you will build support without losing trust, and what clear signs you will look for in the next few weeks to know you are making progress.
Describe a real leadership challenge you’re navigating (or recently navigated). Include: the context, the key stakeholders, and the constraint. Then name 2–3 system dynamics driving the challenge (structures, incentives, narratives, norms). (250–400 words) *
What is your next best leadership move—the first 3 steps you will take (or took)—and why this sequence? Include: who must say “yes,” where resistance may live, and how you’ll build a coalition without losing trust. (250–350 words) *
What tradeoffs are present, what will you not compromise, and how will you learn fast? (250–350 words) *
Name 2–3 observable indicators you’ll look for in the next 4–6 weeks to know your leadership is working (adult practice shifts, learner experience, system behaviors).
Indicator 1 (1–2 sentences)*
Indicator 2 (1–2 sentences)*
Indicator 3 (1–2 sentences)*

Section 8 — Sponsorship and References
Please upload a brief letter of support from a supervisor, site leader, or organizational partner confirming awareness of your participation in the fellowship program. The letter should affirm the project's general scope and indicate that appropriate access (e.g., time, data, participants, or settings, as applicable) has been approved in accordance with organizational policies. This letter is not a legal agreement and does not require a detailed project plan; it serves to ensure feasibility, ethical alignment, and shared understanding.

A sample letter can be viewed here.
Supervisor/leader name

First NameLast Name
Supervisor email*
example@example.com
Supervisor phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Supervisor/Sponsor letter of support. PDF Only.*

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Professional References

References must use the AMS Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program recommendation form. Below list the name of an individual who will provide a recommendation for you for this program. An email will be automatically sent.
Reference #1 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference #1 Title*
Reference #1 School/Organization*
Reference #1 Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Reference #1 relationship to you*
Reference #2 Name*

First NameLast Name
Reference #2 Title*
Reference #2 School/Organization*
Reference #2 Email*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com
Reference #2 relationship to you*

Section 9 — Agreements
I can participate in one live, 60-90-minute session per month.I can protect approximately 10 hours/month for learning, fieldwork, and reflection.I will follow cohort norms: critique ideas (not people), invite all voices, and end each share with one clear next step (approve/iterate/pivot).I understand EGLF is built as an operating system of Explore → Reflect → Engage → Apply through safe-to-learn field tests and feedback loops.
I agree
I agree
Yes, I consent to the use of my image, voice, name, and/or shared materials in program-related media, including but not limited to recordings, photographs, publications, and promotional content, for educational and communications purposes.Yes, with restrictions: I consent to the limited use of my image, voice, name, and/or shared materials, with the following conditions or restrictions clearly specified below (e.g., internal use only, no public distribution, anonymization required.No, I do not consent to the use of my image, voice, name, or shared materials in any recordings, photographs, publications, or promotional media beyond internal program use.

Applicant Affirmation

By signing below, I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete. I acknowledge the fellowship’s implementation-focused nature and commit to full participation, timely delivery of deliverables, and effective execution in my professional setting.
Signature*

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Today's Date*

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Date
Please verify that you are human*
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Rows	Credential Held	Issuing Organization	If Other - Please Specify	Year credential was issued
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)
Administrator
No Montessori Credential

Emerging Global Leadership Fellows Application

Before You Begin

Info Session

What You’ll Need to Complete the Application

1. Brief CV / Résumé (PDF Upload)

2. Letter of Support (PDF Upload) from a supervisor or organizational partner

3. Two Professional References willing to complete an emailed recommendation form on your behalf

4. Proposed Capstone Implementation Concept

Completing the Application

Key Dates

Section 4 — Equity, Belonging, and Ethical Practice

Section 5 — Leadership Thinking

Section 6 — Collaboration Fit

Section 7 — Commitment and Logistics

Section 8 — Sponsorship and References

Professional References

Section 9 — Agreements

Applicant Affirmation