James Madison Graduate Fellowship

Description

The James Madison Foundation funds graduate study for future teachers of American history, government, or civics with a particular focus on the Constitution. Approximately 50 awards are given, one per state.

Benefits

The fellowship provides up to $24,000 toward tuition, required fees, books, room and board. Fellows also attend a summer institute in which they intensively study the American Constitution and visit historic sites associated with the institutions of the American government.

Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics classes where you will teach topics on the Constitution at the secondary school level (grades 7–12)
• Possess a bachelor’s degree or plan to receive a bachelor’s degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying

Selection Criteria

•  Committment to a career teaching American history, government, or civics at the grades 7-12 level, with special emphasis on teaching topics on the Constitution
• Devotion to civic responsibility
• Capacity for study and performance as a classroom teacher