James Madison Graduate Fellowship 2025

James Madison Fellowships were created by Congress to honor James Madison's legacy and Madisonian principles by providing support for master’s degrees that focus on the Constitution – its roots, its formation, its principles, and its development. The benefits of the fellowship program are manifold and lasting. While in graduate school, Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of constitutional government, which they then impart to their students. In the process, they form professional ties that can significantly influence their teaching aspirations. In this way, the James Madison Fellowships ensure that the spirit and practical wisdom of the Constitution will guide the actions of future generations of American citizens.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 2, 2026
• Value$24,000
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorJMMFF
• City to studyVirginia
• Eligible CountryUnited States

Benefits

The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the period of study, and in no case shall the award exceed $12,000 for one academic year of study.

Requirements

Fellowship applicants only compete against other applicants from their state of their legal residence. To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:

• Be a U.S. citizen
• Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or civics at the secondary school level (grades 7-12).
• Possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive one no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.

Interview Dates and Process

Types of Fellowships:

The Foundation offers two types of fellowships:

• Junior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding college seniors and college graduates without teaching experience who intend to become secondary school teachers of American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12. Junior Fellows are expected to complete graduate study within two academic years of full-time study.
• Senior Fellowships are awarded to outstanding current secondary school teachers who are required to complete graduate study within 5 calendar years of part-time study.

Application Deadline

March 2, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to JMMFF on apply.mykaleidoscope.com to apply

For more details, visit JMMFF webpage