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U.S. citizens who are current teachers, graduate students, or graduating college seniors planning graduate school may apply. You must intend to teach American history, American government, civics, or social studies with a focus on the U.S. Constitution in grades 7 through 12, and commit to attending the included summer program.
Fellowships provide up to $12,000 per academic year, with a maximum of $24,000 total. Approximately one fellowship is awarded per state, with about 50 awards available nationwide.
Register online and complete the application with brief essays, work history, academic transcripts, and contact information for three recommenders.
The James Madison Graduate Fellowships awards Up to $12,000 (50 winners).
The deadline is March 1, 2027. Applications submitted after the deadline are typically not considered, so plan to finish early.
Key requirements include: Graduate; Education; Social Sciences; History. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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