Purpose: Established by Congress "to encourage future and current secondary school teachers of American history, American government, and social studies to undertake graduate study of the roots, framing, principles, and development of the United States Constitution."
Amount and Tenure of Award: "Junior Fellows" (college seniors and college graduates without teaching experience): up to $12,000 annually for two years of full-time graduate study. "Senior Fellows" (experienced secondary teachers): up to $24,000 over five years of part-time graduate study.
Eligibility:
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Marital Status: No requirement.
GPA: No formal cut-off, but a good academic record is required.
Age and/or Class: "Junior Fellows": must plan to seek employment in a secondary school and possess or expect to posses a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year in which they apply. "Senior Fellows": must be a full-time secondary school teacher during the academic year in which they apply, and have evidence of prospectively being under contract for the following academic year.
Career Plans and/or Degrees Sought: Fellows must "pursue a master's degree in history, government, or political science, the degree of Master of Arts in Teaching in history or political science, or a related master's degree in education that permits a concentration in American history, American government, or social studies." At least 12 hours of the degree program must be devoted to study of the U.S. Constitution. Doctoral-level study, the pursuit of a teaching certificate, or study for master's degrees in public affairs or public administration are not eligible for support. Fellows are obligated to teach American history, American government, or social studies in a secondary school for not less than one academic year for each year for which they receive assistance.
Experience: Applicants must have a "demonstrated record of devotion to civic responsibility."
Important Features of the Written Application: Includes "a statement about the applicant's educational plans and specifies how those plans will lead to or enhance a career as a teacher of American history, American government, or social studies"; an essay, not to exceed 600 words, explaining "the importance of the study of the Constitution a) to young students, b) to the applicant's career aspirations and his or her contribution to public service, and c) to citizenship generally in a constitutional republic"; and an outline of the proposed course of graduate study.
Three letters of recommendation are required.
Application Process and Deadlines: At least one winner is selected from each state. Applications must be submitted by March 1.
For Further Information: Contact Professor Lisa Sherwin, UALR Department of Psychology, ebsherwin@ualr.edu. Phone: 569-3171.
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