James Madison FellowshipEligibility Requirements
(Applications due March 1, 2010)
To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:
* Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
* Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies 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.
* Wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a James Madison Fellowship.
Professional Teaching Obligation
After earning a master’s degree, each James Madison Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for no less than one year for each full academic year of study under the fellowship.
Financial Aspects of the Award
The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study, thus making the James Madison Fellowship the leading award for secondary level teachers undertaking study of the Constitution. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts.
For information and to apply, visit www.jamesmadison.gov/index.html.
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