Fellowships for Education Graduates
Available Fellowships by Granting Agency
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
James Madison Graduate Fellowships
Awards are given to graduating seniors (Junior Fellowship) and current classroom teachers (Senior Fellowship) to complete a master’s degree (MA, MAT, or MEd) with an emphasis on American history, government, political science, or other concentration that will enable them to teach American history, government, or social studies at the secondary level.
Students/teachers of color who meet the above requirements are eligible for the Frederick Douglass-James Madison Fellowship. Students/teachers who meet the above requirements and have served in the US military are eligible for the Admiral Paul A. Yost, Jr.-James Madison Fellowship.
Knowles Teacher Initiative
Teaching Fellows Program
Candidates must have either a bachelor’s or advanced degree in science, engineering, or mathematics and should be committed to teaching high school science and/or mathematics in U.S. schools. The fellowship supports awardees professionally and financially for up to 5 years through a teacher preparation program to eligibility for tenure. During the initial year, fellows typically participate in a recognized teacher credentialing program.