James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (The Foundation)
The Foundation was established by Congress in 1986 for the purpose of improving teaching about the United States Constitution in secondary schools. The Foundation is an independent agency of the Executive branch of the federal government.
The Foundation Requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Be a teacher, or plan to be a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary level.
- Have earned an undergraduate degree by August 31 of the competition year.
About the Fellowship:
- There are two levels of fellowship offered:
- Junior Fellowships, awarded to teachers who are about to complete, or have complete, their undergraduate degree.
- Senior Fellowships, awarded to teachers who want to pursue graduate studies on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes.
- After earning a master’s degree, a James Madison Fellow is required to teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 one (1) year per each full academic year of study under the fellowship.
- A Fellow can receive up to $24,000; this will cover tuition, require fees, and books, but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year.
- Failure to complete the program requirements necessitate repayment to the Foundation all funds paid to the Fellow, or on his or her behalf, plus interest.
- Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the U.S., provided the curriculum is relevant to the goals of the fellowship.
- Fellows are expected to complete one of the following
- Master of Arts (MA)
- Masters of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Masters of Education (MEd)
- With an emphasis on American history, government, political science, or other relevant concentration.
Additional Information and Application Deadline
For additional information and detailed regulations about the Foundation and the fellowship program, and to open and complete an online application, please go visit the Foundation’s website:
http://www.jamesmadision.gov
Applications are due March 1st annually.
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