______________________Madison Fellowship Information Campus Deadline: February 1, 2013 National Deadline: March 1, 2013 Description Madison Fellowships are offered to teachers and college students striving to become outstanding teachers of the American Constitution. The scholarship provides support for graduate study that focuses on the Constitution, its history and contemporary relevance to the practices and policies of democratic government. Recipients have a unique opportunity to strengthen their research, writing, and analytical skills, and, in the process, form professional ties that can significantly influence their careers. Eligibility A candidate 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) possess a bachelor's degree or plan to receive a bachelor's degree no later than August 31 of the year of application and wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying wait at least three years from the time that any previous graduate degree was awarded before applying for a Madison Fellowship. Field American History, Political Science, or Education Year of Application Senior Pre-Application Process To be recommended as a CMU nominee and to advance in the competition, candidates must complete and submit the pre-application form to the National Scholarship Program. Application Process The application consists of a CMU nomination, application form and transcripts. Official Website www.jamesmadison.com CMU Contacts Phame Camarena, Ph.D., - Director University Honors and National Scholarship Program, (989) 774-3902, phame.camarena@cmich.edu Anne Miller - Coordinator, National Scholarship Program, (989) 774-7211, mille7al@cmich.edu