James Madison Fellowship |
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| Who Can Apply: |
MEd and MAT grad students |
| Application Deadline: |
2010/03/01 |
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| Amount of Award: |
up to $24,000 |
| Description: |
Professional Teaching Obligation After earning a master's degree, each James Madison Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for no less than one year for each full academic year of study under the fellowship. Financial Aspects of the Award The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study, thus making the James Madison Fellowship the leading award for secondary level teachers undertaking study of the Constitution. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts. Failure to complete the program requirements in a timely manner will necessitate repayment to the Foundation of all funds paid to the Fellow or on his or her behalf, plus interest. The Foundation offers two types of fellowships: - Junior Fellowships are awarded to students who are about to complete, or have completed, their undergraduate course of study and plan to begin graduate work on a full-time basis. Junior Fellows have two years to complete their degree. - Senior Fellowships are awarded to teachers who wish to undertake work for a graduate degree on a part-time basis through summer and evening classes. Senior Fellows have up to five years to complete their degree. Apply online! |
Enrollment Requirement: |
To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12). Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying. Wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a James Madison Fellowship. Choice of Graduate School and Degree The fellowships are intended exclusively for graduate study leading to a masters degree. James Madison Fellows may attend any accredited institution of higher education in the United States. Each individual entering the James Madison Fellowship Program will be expected to pursue and complete a masters degree in one of the following (listed in order of the Foundation's preference): Master of Arts (MA) in American history or in political science (also referred to as "government and politics" or as "government"); Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions, and political theory (in a political science department); Master of Education (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory. Constitutional Coursework The Fellow's proposed plan of graduate study should contain substantial constitutional coursework. Fellows are encouraged to choose institutions that offer courses that closely examine the origins and development of the U.S. Constitution, the evolution of political theory and constitutional law, the effects of the Constitution on society and culture in the United States, or other such topics directly related to the Constitution. Whatever institution and whichever degree a Fellow selects, at least 12 semester credits (or 18 quarter credits) of constitutional study must be part of the Fellow's program. Six of these semester credits will be earned at Georgetown University by the Fellow at the Foundation'' Summer Institute on the Constitution. |
Area of Study: |
concentration in the teaching of history |
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