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The Iowa State University Scholarship offers international students up to $25,000 per year to support graduate student stipends during their Masters or PhD program in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Borel Global Fellows Program supports students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at Iowa State University\u2019s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Host: Iowa State University\nOpen To: Postgraduate Students (Masters & PhD)\nEligible Countries: All Sub-Saharan African Countries\nBenefits: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Annual Stipends | No IELTS Required\nDeadline: January 15, 2024<\/strong><\/pre>\n\n\n\nThe Borel Global Fellowship Program seeks to help eradicate food and nutrition insecurity while promoting wealth and health for subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This will be achieved by educating scientists at Iowa State University who will become knowledge leaders that reside and work in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to a generous gift from ISU alumni Jim (\u201978 agricultural business) and Marcia (\u201978 family environment) Borel, the Borel Global Fellows Program was launched in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eligibility Requirements for Borel Global Fellowship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\nBe admitted into 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 as a means for preparation of a career contributing to food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
complete the majority of their graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Demonstrate an intention to work and live in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their graduate studies<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\nTo be considered for the Borel Global Fellowship, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Iowa State University Scholarship 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Up to $25,000 per year per student is available for graduate student stipends (or a combination of a partial stipend and research funding).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Funding duration is up to 30 months for MS students and up to 42 months for PhD students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Additional funding is available for travel to and from Africa for research purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Required Documents for Iowa State University Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Completed application form<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- cover letter from the major professor,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- a CV of the student, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- A copy of the student\u2019s goal statement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How to Apply for Iowa State University Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interested in apply for this Borel Global Fellowship? Here are the steps to follow;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Confirm your eligibility status<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Completed application will include a cover letter from the major professor, a CV of the student, and a copy of the student\u2019s goal statement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cover letters will address the commitment of the major professor to provide the remaining required funding (typically tuition, fees and research costs) and his\/her commitment to support the student\u2019s research in Sub-Saharan Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Applications are not accepted directly from graduate students. Applications may only be submitted by Iowa State University professors to request support for graduate students who have already been accepted into a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n