Scholarships for Graduate Study
Madison

A domestic graduate study scholarship directed toward teaching American History, American government, or Social Studies full time in grades 7-12.
 

Who should apply?
  • College Senior or
  • Bachelor's degree by August 31st of application year
  • Current Teacher
  • Intended for Master's degree students (in priority)
    1. MA in American history or political science
    2. MAT concentrating in American constitutional history, American government, or political theory
    3. MAE, ME, or MS in Education with concentration in American History, American Government, or political institutions of theory
  • Those with a commitment to a career in teaching American history, government, or social studies emphasizing the American constitution in secondary education
  • Those with a strong devotion to civic responsibility
  • Academic achievement

When should you apply?

  • Deadline: March 1, 2007
  • Must be a college Senior (to apply for Junior Fellowships) for 2 years, degree completion
  • Currently teaching (Sr. Fellowships) complete degree in 5 years of part-time study
  • TTU recommendation not required

Award Details

  • $24,000 maximum prorated over study period; maximum of $12,000 per year
  • Awards made for cost of program (so most awards are for less)
  • Teaching obligation for each year of full graduate year, preferably in the state of award (or forfeiture of funds and required refund to Madison scholarship)
  • 4 week Summer Institute attendance expectation

Number of Awards

  • 12 Junior Fellowships and 42 Senior Fellowships awarded for 2004
  • Usually only one award per state of legal residence

Application Checklist

  • 600 word essay on the study of the US Constitution
  • 2 letters recommendation (up to 3, but no more)
  • Application forms (original and one copy)
  • Transcripts of all undergraduate coursework (original and one copy)
     
 

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