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In addition to well-known fellowships, like the Fulbright Student Program, there are many other fellowships available to students from all class years, including graduate students and alumni. Use our fellowship selector tool to discover which fellowships are the right fit for you. Some fellowships require a Rutgers nomination or endorsement meaning you must first apply through the Office of Distinguished Fellowships at Rutgers–New Brunswick. There are also many fellowships that allow you to apply on your own. However, we still encourage all interested students to meet with our experts for support and advice throughout the application process.
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James Madison Fellowships were created by Congress to honor James Madison's legacy and Madisonian principles by providing support for graduate degrees that focuses 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 schools, Fellows will gain a deeper understanding of the principles of constitutional government, which they in turn transmit to their students. In the process, they form professional ties that can significantly influence their career 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.
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.
For official information, visit https://www.jamesmadison.gov/foundation-information/about
Eligibility and QualificationsEligibility Requirements:
Fellowship applicants compete only against other applicants from the state of their legal residence with the exception of some privately funded fellowships. 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 a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which you are applying.
For more information about application procedures and selection criteria, visit https://www.jamesmadison.gov/
TimeframeThe application deadline is typically in March. Check website for details.
Deadline: March; Check website for details
Contact: Office of Distinguished Fellowships
Level: Senior, Alumni
Type of Opportunity: Graduate Funding