James Madison Graduate Fellowships
The summary for the James Madison Graduate Fellowships grant is detailed below.
This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants.
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James Madison Graduate Fellowships: The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study, thus making the James Madison Fellowship the leading award for secondary level teachers undertaking study of the Constitution. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts.
| Federal Grant Title: | James Madison Graduate Fellowships |
| Federal Agency Name: | James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation |
| Grant Categories: | Education |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | JMM-GRANTS-042805-001 |
| Type of Funding: | Other |
| CFDA Numbers: | Information not provided |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | No deadline provided |
| Original Application Deadline: | Mar 01, 2006 Applications are due March 1, annual |
| Posted Date: | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Creation Date: | Apr 28, 2005 |
| Archive Date: | No date given |
| Total Program Funding: | $24,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $24,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
- Category Explanation
- Graduate Fellowships
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Individuals
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- Eligibility Requirements To be eligible to apply for a fellowship, you must: Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. Be a teacher, or plan to become a teacher, of American history, American government, or social studies at the secondary school level (grades 7-12). Posses a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later then August 31 of the year in which you are applying. Wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a James Madison Fellowship. Professional Teaching Obligation After earning a master's degree, each James Madison Fellow must teach American history, American government, or social studies in grades 7-12 for no less than one year for each full academic year of study under the fellowship. Financial Aspects of the Award The maximum amount of each award is $24,000, prorated over the individual period of study, thus making the James Madison Fellowship the leading award for secondary level teachers undertaking study of the Constitution. Fellowship payments cover the actual costs of tuition, required fees, books, and room and board but cannot exceed $12,000 per academic year. Normally, Fellows receive less than these maximum amounts. Failure to complete the program requirements in a timely manner will necessitate repayment to the Foundation of all funds paid to the Fellow or on his or her behalf, plus interest.
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- Information not provided
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Larsen, Lewis, Vice President, Phone 202-653-6111, Fax 202-653-6045, Email [email protected] [email protected] Larsen, Lewis