Who is eligible?

U.S. citizens or nationals, commitment to civic responsibilities & professional activities, qualify for graduate admission, future in high school teaching (grades 7-12). Students must pursue one of following degrees:

• Master of Arts (MA) in American history or in political science (also referred to as "government and politics" or as "government");
• Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) concentrating on either American Constitutional history (in a history department) or American government, political institutions, and political theory (in a political science department);
• Master of Education (MEd) or the Master of Arts or Master of Science in Education with a concentration in American history or American government, political institutions, and political theory.

Scholarship Description

Provides up to $24,000 over two years for potential and actual high school teachers pursuing above degrees. A portion of coursework must focus on the Constitution. Approx. 53.

Deadlines

March 31, 2008

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