Teaching Fellows Program

Geographic Scope: United States (JMU education students)

Focus Areas: Early childhood, elementary education, and special education teacher preparation

Eligibility:

• Invitation-only program for admitted JMU students
• Campus Teaching Fellows: Students interested in becoming early childhood, elementary education, or special education teachers
• Paraprofessional Teaching Fellows: Those working in schools interested in teaching careers in these areas

Award Details:

• Designed for a select group of admitted JMU students
• Provides support for future educators in early childhood, elementary, and special education

Contact Information:

• JMU Office of Admissions, Holland Yates Hall, MSC 0101, 100 East Grace Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
• Phone: (540) 568-5681
• Email: admissions@jmu.edu

Application Process

Invitation-only program. Selected admitted JMU students will be invited to participate. Applications are completed through the Madison Scholarships Hub:

1. Log in to MyMadison using your JMU eID
2. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo
3. Complete the General Application to be considered
4. Review criteria for the Teaching Fellows Program if you receive an invitation
5. Submit additional required information if qualified

Important Deadlines:

• Complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration
• Deadlines vary
• Check back in January, February, and March as opportunities become available throughout the year