A minimum of eight fellowships are awarded to graduate students who must do graduate work for the purpose of teaching at the college level in the liberal arts or social sciences. The purpose of the program is to improve the ability of the American people to understand their heritage. Two fellows will be chosen each academic year. February 16 Ten scholarships awarded to students who have received a bachelors degree from an American university by June. Nominations of men and women from a broad range of disciplines and of all cultural, ethnic, political, racial and religious backgrounds are strongly encouraged.
Scholars are responsible for room and board, health service fees, and personal expenses.
Financial aid available. A unique 12-month training experience in Indiana state government, with opportunities to participate in seminars and field trips with top policy makers in state government. The fellowship program is open to 10 top college graduates who received their bachelor's degrees or to those who will graduate in the spring. Indiana residents receive preference. Applicants must plan to be employed as a secondary school teacher of American history, American government, or social studies upon completion of graduate study, be able to complete the proposed graduate study within two years of full-time study and be highly recommended by faculty members.