Published: 09 Jul 2025 8 views
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.
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. Payments are made only for the actual costs of tuition, required fees, and books (as well as room and board if required to live away from your principal residence), and are made only for the minimum number of credits required for the award of the degree for which a Fellow is registered.
Fellowship applicants only compete against other applicants from their state of their legal residence. To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must:
After receiving the master's degree, each Fellow must teach American history, American government, or civics in grades 7-12 for one full year for each academic year of funding received under a fellowship, preferably in the state from which the recipient won the fellowship
For more details, visit James Madison Memorial Fellowship webpage
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