The Iowa State University Borel Global Fellowship Program offers financial support of up to $25,000 per year to international students from Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing postgraduate studies (Masters or PhD) at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Iowa State University, USA.
The program aims to support students committed to addressing food security challenges and contributing to sustainable agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Scholarship Host: Iowa State University – College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
- Eligible Countries: All Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Reward: Fully Funded | Up to $25,000 Annual Stipend | Research Support
- IELTS: Not Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Borel Global Fellowship Program was created to help reduce food and nutrition insecurity and to improve the livelihoods of small-scale farmers across Sub-Saharan Africa.
This will be achieved by training agricultural scientists and future leaders at Iowa State University, with the expectation that these individuals will return to work and contribute to agricultural development in Sub-Saharan African communities. Funded through a generous donation by ISU alumni Jim and Marcia Borel, the fellowship supports students who will conduct the majority of their research in Sub-Saharan Africa and are committed to returning home to apply their knowledge.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be admitted into a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University
- Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
- Show commitment to using their studies to improve food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Conduct the majority of their research within Sub-Saharan Africa
- Demonstrate intent to live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their degree
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Up to $25,000 per year for graduate student stipends
- Funding may also be allocated as a combination of stipend + research support
- Duration:
- Masters: Up to 30 months
- PhD: Up to 42 months
- Additional funding available for research travel between the USA and Africa
Required Documents
Applicants must submit:
- Completed application form
- Cover Letter from the major professor
- Student’s CV
- Student’s Goal Statement (purpose and commitment)
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Confirm you are eligible for admission into a graduate program at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Gain admission into a qualifying graduate program
- Prepare all required documents:
- Student CV
- Goal Statement
- Cover Letter (written by the major professor confirming financial & research support commitments)
- Applications must be submitted by Iowa State University Professors on behalf of eligible students.
Applications submitted directly by students will not be accepted.
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