| Name | The James Madison Junior Fellowship |
| Sponsor | The James Madison Fellowship Memorial Foundation |
| Website | http://www.jamesmadison.com |
| JHU Deadline | Students apply directly |
| Official Deadline | October 8 |
| Requirements | U.S. citizenship Planning to become a teacher in American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7 – 12 Graduating senior (must possess bachelor's degree by Aug 31st of application year), graduate students Must teach 1 year per year of academic study under fellowship following completion of fellowship |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Financing | Scholarship covers tuition, required fees, books, and room and board. Maximum allowance of $24,000 over total course of study; maximum allowance of $12,000 per academic year. (Typical allowances are usually less than the maximum.) |
| Location | Any accredited U.S. graduate program |
| Field(s) of study | Master of Arts (American history, government,
or political science) Master of Arts in Teaching (concentrations: American Constitutional history, American government, political institutions, political theory) Master of Education (concentrations: American history, American government, political institutions, political theory) |
| Description | The James Madison Fellowship seeks to promote high school teaching as an important and honorable profession by supporting graduate training in American history, American government, and social studies education. The program was created to address a pressing need in secondary education for talented teachers of the US Constitution and the basic principles of limited government and liberty. After earning a master's degree, Fellows must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for at least one year for each full academic year of study under the fellowship. |
| How to Apply | 1. Optional — Meet with Dean Bader by
February 1 2. Official Deadline — March 1 |
| Application | Click here for application instructions, then go to "Application Download." |
The information on this page is subject to change. Check the official scholarship website for information & deadlines.
Modified: April 5, 2004