2025 Iowa State University Scholarship in USA (Borel Global Fellows Program-Fully Funded)

Iowa State University offers an exceptional scholarship opportunity for graduate students from Sub-Saharan African countries. This program provides international students with up to $25,000 annual stipends to support their Masters or PhD studies in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

• Host Country: United States of America (USA)
• Category: Scholarships and Opportunities | Tertiary
• Eligible Countries: All Sub-Sahara African Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Annual Stipends
• No IELTS Required
• Deadline: January 15, 2025

Scholarship Details

The Borel Global Fellowship Program has a powerful mission: to combat food and nutrition insecurity while promoting wealth and health for subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. By educating and supporting scientists who will become knowledge leaders, the program aims to create lasting positive change in the region.

This scholarship was made possible through a generous gift from Iowa State University alumni Jim (’78 agricultural business) and Marcia (’78 family environment) Borel, who launched the program in 2018 to support educational opportunities for African students.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for the Borel Global Fellowship, candidates must:

• Be admitted to a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
• Be a citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country
• Commit to completing graduate studies focused on contributing to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Complete the majority of their graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Demonstrate a clear intention to work and live in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their graduate studies

 Step-by-Step Application Process

The application process for this fellowship is unique and requires faculty involvement:

1. Confirm your eligibility status for the program
2. Prepare a complete application package including:
   1. A cover letter from your major professor
   1. Your personal CV
   1. A copy of your goal statement
3. The cover letter must specifically address:
   1. The professor’s commitment to provide the remaining required funding
   1. Support for the student’s research in Sub-Saharan Africa
4. Important Note: Applications are NOT accepted directly from students
   1. Only Iowa State University professors can submit applications
   1. Applications must be for students already accepted into the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate program

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