Scholarship News

There are many different teaching scholarships available for different types of education-based higher learning programs. The American Montessori Society Scholarship, for example, offers financial assistance for qualifying students of the Montessori Method, which is an educational approach based on the research and experiences of Italian physician and educator Maria Montessori. Dr. Montessori, who lived from 1870 to 1952, discovered during her observations of young children given freedom in an environment where they had materials designed for self-directed learning, that they would inevitably exhibit their true normal nature. It is worthwhile for any prospective education students to learn all about American Montessori Society Scholarships and see if they qualify.
The American Montessori Society offers teaching scholarships to “support the growth of Montessori teachers of tomorrow.” The society’s scholarship is only available to aspiring Montessori teachers who have either been accepted or are in the process of being accepted by an affiliated AMS teacher education program. Like many scholarships and grants, applicants of the American Montessori Society Scholarship are considered based on their financial need, compelling personal statements and three letters of recommendation. The application process also requires the official verification of acceptance into an AMS-affiliated teacher education program, and current students in such programs cannot apply.
There were many 2009 teaching scholarships awarded by the American Montessori Society. There was the 2009 Living Legacy award totaling $44,750, which was given in honor of Marie M. Dugan. A total of $110,000 was raised during Marie’s Living Legacy year, thanks in part to a generous matching grant from Eveline and Bob Roberts, and the Montessori Teacher Association in Dugan’s home state of Delaware helped fund the awards for aspiring teachers from that state. Dr. Pamela Zell Rigg of the Zell Family Scholarship Fund also provided two $1,000 scholarships for aspiring Montessori teachers. A total of 18 aspiring teachers received these various awards to pursue their educations and become the Montessori teachers of tomorrow.
There are many different scholarships available, and many different teaching styles. If you want to pursue a teaching career focused on the Montessori Method, the American Montessori Society Scholarship could be a great opportunity for you.