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James Madison Graduate Fellowship

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The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation offers $24,000 James Madison Graduate Fellowships to individuals desiring to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution at the secondary school level. Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the states of their legal residence. Generally, one Fellowship per state is awarded each year.

Award / Eligibility Details:

U.S. citizens who demonstrate a commitment to civic responsibilities and to professional and collegial activities and who qualify for admission with graduate standing at an accredited U.S. university that offers a qualifying master's degree program are eligible to apply. Applicants must be committed to teaching American history, American government, and/or social studies full time in grades 7 thru 12.

Deadline: Early March each year

Academic Level: Graduate

Type/Purpose: Graduate School Funding

Field of Study: Education / Teaching;Social Sciences

Location: United States

Citizenship eligibility: US Citizen

Special Circumstances:

For more information: http://www.jamesmadison.gov/