The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation awards up to $24,000 to graduate students who aim to teach history.
Scholarship Details
- Merit-based
- Several kinds of awards available
- Involves a summer program for recipients
Eligibility Criteria
- U.S. citizen
- Current teacher, graduate student, or graduating college senior planning to attend graduate school
- Teaching focus in American history, government, civics, or the Constitution
- Committment to teaching history upon graduation
- Committment to attending the included summer program
Application Process
- Register online and complete the application, including:
- Several brief essays
- Work history
- Academic transcripts
- 3 recommenders' contact information
- Submit your application in advance of the deadline
- Follow up with recommenders to ensure their letters are submitted in advance of the deadline
- If selected as a recipient, follow all guidelines to maintain the award
Applicants compete in a pool of other applicants from their residence state, rather than the entire nationwide cohort of applicants.
