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. Interested applicants are invited to compete for the 2024 slots as applications open soon.
The Fellowship covers US$24,000 towards a Master’s degree in either American history, teaching, or education. Students must be committed to becoming a teacher of American history upon completion of their studies.
James Madison Graduate Fellowships Summary
- Fellowship Sponsor(s): James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation, USA
- Fellowship Type: Graduate Research Fellowship
- Host Institution(s): US-accredited institution based in the United States
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Masters
- Nationality: Domestic & International Students
James Madison Graduate Fellowships 2024 Details
The scholarship can be applied to any US-accredited institution based in the United States. All fellowship recipients will also partake in a summer institute on the Constitution, a trademark portion of the fellowship programme.
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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.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for James Madison Graduate Fellowships, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- The award is available for both domestic and international students.
- Applicants must participate in full-time study at US accredited institution based in the United States.
- The award is available for graduate courses offered in the University.
- An outstanding academic record.
- Proven English proficiency.
Types of James Madison Fellowships:
The Foundation offers two types of fellowships:
- Junior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding college seniors and college graduates without teaching experience who intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12. Junior Fellows are expected to complete graduate study within two academic years of full-time study.
- Senior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding current teachers who are required to complete graduate study within 5 calendar years of part-time study.
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Program Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: As part of the application process, interested students are required to get enrolled in a graduate program at any US accredited institution based in the United States, and thereafter can proceed to submit an online application for the fellowship. Application begins September 17.
Application Deadline:
Applications for 2024 Fellowships will open on Constitution Day, September 17, 2023. The deadline to submit the 2024 application is March 1, 2024.
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