Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr.- James Madison Fellowship

$24,000

Available: Apr. 28, 2025

Deadline: Mar. 01, 2027

Description

This Fellowship provides special funding for people who meet the requirements for the James Madison Fellowship (below) and have also served in the military. This Fellowship provides special funding top college seniors or recent college graduates with no teaching experience who plan to teach U.S. history, government, or civics (including the Constitution) in grades 7–12. Fellows must complete a full-time graduate program within two years.

To be eligible, you must:

Have served in the military
Be a U.S. citizen
Plan to become a teacher in grades 7-12 in U.S. history, government, or civics (including the Constitution).
Already have a bachelor’s degree (or plan to earn one by August 31 of the year you apply).

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Eligibility

Purpose of Funds

Master's & Certification

Eligible Programs

Any future teacher in grades 7-12 in U.S. history, government, or civics (including the Constitution).

Education Stage

Senior, College Graduate

Require Major

Plan to become a teacher in grades 7-12 in U.S. history, government, or civics (including the Constitution).

Intended Grade/
Subject Taught

Social Studies/History, Social Science, Social Studies

In return for each year of fellowship funding, you must teach for one full year—ideally in the same state where you received the award.

Teaching Commitment

Number of Years

School Type

Any