James Madison Fellowship Program

1 year

Upper $24,000USD
As funding permits, the Foundation plans to offer one fellowship per state per year.

The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the period of study, and in no case shall the award exceed $12,000 for one academic year of study. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts. Payments are made only for the actual costs of tuition, required fees, and books (as well as room and board if required to live away from your principal residence), and are made only for the minimum number of credits required for the award of the degree for which a Fellow is registered.

To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:
– Be a U.S. citizen.
– Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics classes where you will teach topics on the Constitution at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
– Possess a bachelor’s degree or plan to receive a bachelor’s degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.