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

School Type

Any