A degree of master of arts in teaching in history or social studies. A related master's degree in education that permits a concentration in history, government, social sciences or political science. Each fellowship recipient must take at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in topics directly related to the framing and history of the Constitution of the United States.
Fellowship pays cost of tuition, fees, books, room and board.
They DO NOT support study toward doctoral degrees or teacher certificates. All James Madison Fellows are required to attend, at the Foundation's expense, a four week graduate level Summer Institute on the founding of American constitutional government at a university in the Washington, D.C. area. Qualify for study toward one of masters listed above. Agree to teach American history , American government or social studies full time in a secondary school for no less than one year for each year of study funded. Additional requirements for Senior and Junior Fellows.