20 U.S.C. § 4503 : US Code - Section 4503: Fellowship recipients

Search 20 U.S.C. § 4503 : US Code - Section 4503: Fellowship recipients

(a) The Foundation is authorized to award fellowships to
outstanding students and teachers who will pursue graduate study
leading to the degree of Master of Arts in teaching or other
appropriate masters degree for teachers, with a major in social
studies or American history. Each recipient must take at least
twelve semester hours, or its equivalent in topics directly related
to the Constitution of the United States, as determined by the
Board.
(b)(1) James Madison fellowships shall be awarded to individuals
who are, or who desire to become, social studies and American
history teachers in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) Junior fellowships shall be awarded to graduate students who
are about to complete or have recently completed their
undergraduate course of study, and plan to begin graduate work on a
relatively full-time basis.
(3) Senior fellowships shall be awarded to experienced teachers
who wish to undertake work for a graduate degree on a part-time
basis during summers or in evening programs.