The James Madison Foundation Fellowships were created to honor the legacy of James Madison President, Secretary of State, Father of the Constitution by providing scholarships for graduate studies that focus on the Constitution and its contemporary relevance to the practices and policies of democratic government. Fellows receive the opportunity to deepen critical research and writing skills, develop professional ties that can significantly affect their career paths, and strengthen their teaching proficiency in secondary schools. A U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Applicants must be planning to be a teacher of American History, American Government, or Social Studies at the secondary school level. After earning the master s degree, a James Madison Fellow is required to teach American History, American Government, or Social Studies in grades 7-12 for one year per each full academic year of study under the fellowship.
Applicants compete only against other applicants from the state of their legal residence.