In 1986, the U.S. Congress established the James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation in order to encourage future secondary school educators to teach topics relating to the United States Constitution. The fellowship, in memory of James Madison, seeks out students of American history, government, and social studies who are planning to enter graduate school for a master’s degree: an M.A. in American history or political science; an M.A.T. with a concentration in the Constitution, American government, or political institutions/political theory; or an M.Ed. with a concentration in American government or political institutions/political theory.
Duration of Fellowship: two years
Amount of Fellowship: The fellowship covers costs of tuition, room and board, required fees, and books not to exceed $12,000 per academic year. The total award will not exceed $24,000.
Are you eligible?
- Are you a U.S. citizen or U.S. national?
- Are you planning to teach of American history, government, or social studies at the secondary school level?
- Will you have a bachelor’s degree by the time of award?
- Do you already have a graduate degree? (If so, you cannot apply until three years after the date of completion of that degree)
What is the deadline?
February 1
