Due Mar 1, 2027
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
Direct application
Up to $12,000
50 winners
Eligibility
Major
Education
Education level
Graduate
About this scholarship
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.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Online application
- Brief essays
- Work history
- Academic transcripts
- Contact information for three recommenders
- Open to college seniors/graduates and current/aspiring secondary school teachers of American history, government, social studies, or civics
- Must intend to pursue a master's degree and teach at the secondary level
- Academic transcripts required
- Letters of recommendation required
- U.S. citizen or national requirement
- Application submitted via the Kaleidoscope platform (apply.mykaleidoscope.com)