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James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation - Master's Fellowships for Prospective Teachers in Secondary Education

Guidance on completing the James Madison Fellowship application, including essay prompts, required documents, and tips for a strong submission.

DeadlineApril 22
Award amount$24,000
Last checkedJun 27, 2026
Eligibility

Fellowship Eligibility | James Madison Foundation

Eligibility requirements, professional teaching obligation, financial aspects, types of fellowships, graduate school choice, and constitutional coursework for the James Madison Fellowship.

Award amount
Maximum award is $24,000, prorated over study period.
Eligibility
U.S. citizen; Teacher or plan to teach American history, government, social studies, or political science at secondary level (grades 7-12); Bachelor's degree or plan to receive one by August 31 of application year
Requirements
Teach American history, government, social studies, or political science for one year per academic year of funding.; Teaching must be in-person at a school.; Complete graduate degree.; Attend the Summer Institute on the Constitution.; Complete 12 semester credits (or 18 quarter credits) of Foundation-approved U.S. Constitutional study.; Six of these credits earned at the Summer Institute.
Documents
Fellows Handbook
Contact
571-858-4200; Email Us

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