James Madison Fellowship Program
$24,000
Available: Apr. 28, 2025
Deadline: Mar. 01, 2026
Description
Junior Fellowships are for 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:
- 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, Graduate
Require Major
Anyone pursuing initial teacher licensure planning to teach grades 7-12 in U.S. history, government, or civics
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
2
School Type
Any