JAMES MADISON JUNIOR FELLOWSHIP
Purpose:
To support
students who intend to pursue a M.A., M.A.T. or M.Ed. in specific areas
and are
committed to teaching American History, American Government, and/or Social
Studies for grades 7-12.
Fields of Study:
American
History; Political Science; Government and Politics; Government; American
Constitutional History; Political Theory
Eligibility:
To qualify, a candidate
must:
1)
a U.S. citizen
2)
be a graduating Senior by Aug. 31 of the competition year
3)
plan
to begin graduate work on a full-time basis
4)
pursue and complete a master's degree in one of the following:
-
Master
of Arts (M.A.) in American history or in political science (also referred to
as "government and politics" or as "government")
-
Master
of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) concentrating in either American Constitutional
history (in a history department) or American government, political
institutions, and political theory (in a political science department)
-
Master
of Education (M.Ed.) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science Education with
a concentration in American history or American government, political
institutions, and political theory.
5)
have a proposed graduate plan of study that contains substantial constitutional
coursework; at least 12 semester credits. Six of these credits will be earned at
Georgetown University at the Foundation's Summer Institute on the Constitution.
Award:
- Maximum $24,000, prorated over period of study and not to exceed $12,000
for one academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than the maximum
amounts.
- Payments are made only for the actual costs of tuition, required fees,
books, and room and board, and are made only for the minimum number of
credits required for the award of the degree for which a Fellow is
registered.
Deadline:
Applications should be submitted to Dean Imma
De Stefanis on or before 2/12/07.
Founder's
G-11, gradscholarships@mville.edu
Please
contact Dean Imma De Stefanis at gradscholarships@mville.edu
or Founder's G-11 for more information about this and other scholarship
opportunities.
Contact
Information:
James Madison Fellowship Program
P.O. Box 4030
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, Iowa 52243
Telephone: 1-800-525-6928 (8:30 am-5:00 pm, central time)
Email: madison@act.org
For
more information: www.jamesmadison.com
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