Iowa State University offers scholarships of up to $25,000 per year to support international students pursuing Master’s or PhD programs in the United States, covering graduate stipends.
The Borel Global Fellows Program provides support for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to undertake graduate studies at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University
Iowa State University Scholarship Breakdown
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Sub-Sahara African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $25,000 Annual Stipends
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
Eligibility Requirements for Borel Global Fellowship
- be 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
Required Documents for Iowa State University Scholarship
- Completed application form
- over letter from the major professor,
- a CV of the student, and
- a copy of the student’s goal statement.
How to Apply for Iowa State University Scholarship (Step by Step)
- confirm your eligibility status
- Completed application will include a cover letter from the major professor, a CV of the student, and a copy of the student’s goal statement.
- 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’s research in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- 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.
