The Dave Carman Music Scholarship

Dave Carman was an incredible person. He was kind, considerate and extremely knowledgeable on many topics. During his life he taught at Sidwell Friends, served as an administrator at Independent Day School, St. Stephens and St. Agnes School, Duke School, Montessori School of Raleigh and ended his career as Head of School at Montessori Community School in Durham. For those of you who knew Dave, he was a joy, an inspiration, a mentor, and an accomplished guitarist.

Dave passed away on May 2, 2012. In honor of Dave, his love of Montessori and his appreciation of Music, the Carman family and many TMSA friends have agreed to create a Music Scholarship in his memory.

The Carman Music Scholarship will be a way to celebrate Dave for years to come. While we are aware that music may not be a strong component of your school we would like to extend the opportunity for you to grow your music curriculum in a new direction. The Carman Scholarship is small—the maximum award is $300—however, it can be used to make a much needed change in a Montessori classroom. For example, you could consider purchasing a set of Montessori Bells or other musical instruments for your classroom, attend a music workshop, or have a special musician visit your school. The opportunities are endless; however, they of great value to your students and honor the memory of a great leader.

Please use these materials to submit a proposal in writing by February 15, 2017

. Applications will be considered on several criteria, including the following:

  • How the material or activity demonstrates supporting musicin your classroom or program
  • How many students will benefit from the award
  • How the material or activity demonstrates Montessori principles
  • How the material or activity supports cultural diversity
  • How you will share the impact of this material or activity with other Montessorians
  • How the material or activity represents the creativity and joy the Dave expressed in his life

The Award committee will review the applications and notify the award recipient one week before the Winter Conference, which is Saturday, February 25, 2017.

Award recipient is asked to present and share their award journey and outcome, preferably with photos, at the 2017 Winter Conference.

Application Form Dave Carman Scholarship Fund
Cover Sheet

Deadline for application: February 15, 2017..

Date of Application: ______

Name: ______Your Position: ______

Your School or Program: ______

Please submit Cover Sheet and information requested in Sections 1 and 2.

Section 1. Please describe how you would use an award from the Fund. Attach additional information, if desired, to support your application.

Be sure to include:

  • The total amount being requested
  • A detailed description of the material or activity you propose
  • The timeframe over which the award will be used
  • How the material or activity demonstrates supporting music
  • How many students will benefit from the award
  • How the material or activity demonstrates Montessori principles
  • How the material or activity supports cultural diversity
  • How you will share the impact of this material or activity with other Montessorians
  • How the material or activity represents the creativity and joy the Dave expressed in his life

Section 2. List in detail all expenses/costs. If the Dave Carman Scholarship Fund will cover only a portion of the total amount needed, indicate how and when remaining funds will be provided.

Have you received a Dave Carman Scholarship Fund award in the past?

Yes___ No___ If yes, when? ______

Please note: Award recipients are required to submit a written report of approximately 100 words, on the impact the award had on you and your students, no later than Sept 30, 2015. If possible, we request that high resolution, good quality photos be included. If students are pictured in the photos, please provide permission from their families to include photos in future Scholarship and TMSA materials.

Submit a copy of this application to the Dave Carman Scholarship c/o Sue Daniel at 112 Byrum St. Cary, NC 27511 or

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For Dave Carman Scholarship Fund AwardCommittee only:

Approved Amount: ______Date: ______

Comments: ______

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