James Madison Graduate Fellowships

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation awards up to $24,000 to graduate students who aim to teach history. Scholarship Details • Merit-based • Several kinds of awards available • Involves a summer program for recipients Eligibility Criteria • U.S. citizen • Current teacher, graduate student, or graduating college senior planning to attend graduate school • Teaching focus in American history, government, civics, or the Constitution • Committment to teaching history upon graduation • Committment to attending the included summer program Application Process 1. Register online and complete the application, including: Several brief essays Work history Academic transcripts 3 recommenders' contact information 2. Several brief essays 3. Work history 4. Academic transcripts 5. 3 recommenders' contact information 6. Submit your application in advance of the deadline 7. Follow up with recommenders to ensure their letters are submitted in advance of the deadline 8. If selected as a recipient, follow all guidelines to maintain the award Applicants compete in a pool of other applicants from their residence state, rather than the entire nationwide cohort of applicants.