James Madison Fellowship

Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m., central time, March 1, 2013.

Transcripts can be uploaded in the application as a PDF file. If you choose to mail them instead, they must be received by March 4, 2013, at the following address:

James Madison Fellowship Program/59
101 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243
Phone: 800-525-6928

Recommendations must be submitted online. The recommender deadline is 5:00 p.m., central time, March 4, 2013.

During the application period, program announcements related to the application and corresponding deadlines will be sent via email. Please add Madison@act.org to your email program's safe list to be certain those messages get delivered.

In addition, email notifications are sent to recommenders. You should contact each person you intend to use as a recommender. They must also add Madison@act.org to their email program's safe list. Use that conversation to confirm their precise email address. If you enter it wrong, they will not receive the proper link necessary to enter your recommendation via the online application system.

The James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliations, or age in its programs and activities. View the Federal Register for complete James Madison Fellowship program regulations.

How to Apply

Step 1	Register Online Please enter your registration information accurately and completely. Be sure to use the correct combination of uppercase and lowercase letters. If you need assistance creating an account, call 800-525-6928 or contact us online. Retain your User ID and password, once created. Register Now!
Step 2	Complete the Application As you begin to complete the online application, you will note that not all of the fields are required. However, be advised that all fields will be reviewed by the Fellow Selection Committee, which is comprised of professors and teachers. Please answer all items completely and professionally, using standard business rules of writing, to make the best impression. You will be able to return to the application to update and edit as frequently as desired. After you have submitted the application, or after the deadline, the application will no longer be available. Return to Application
Step 3	What Is the Status of My Application and Recommendations? If you have started or completed your application and want to track its status . . . Review My Status
Step 4	Transcripts can now be uploaded as a PDF file in the application. Previous year's applicants are allowed to reuse transcripts, assuming no additional courses have been taken. Print, complete, and fax or email this document if you are a 2012 applicant who wishes to reuse transcripts. If selected as a Fellow, original transcripts will be required to confirm the information provided in the PDF file or in mailed copies of your transcripts. To be considered for the 2013 James Madison Fellowship, you must still complete the online application with recommendations. *Reapplication Form* (PDF; 1 page, 57KB)