Iowa State University announces $25,000 annual scholarships on food security courses for Sub-Saharan Africa students
November 21, 2023
Editorial Staff
Iowa State University has announced its scholarship program for students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies within its College of Agriculture and Life Science through the Borel Global Fellows Program.
The scholarship will cover a maximum amount of $25,000 per year for each student to cover graduate student stipends. The initiative aims to address food and nutrition insecurity, enhance wealth, and improve health for subsistence farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa by educating scientists at Iowa State University who will serve as knowledge leaders within the region.
The Borel Global Fellows Program was established in 2018, due to a scholarship fund initiated by ISU alumni Jim and Marcia Borel.
Eligibility Requirements
Secure admission to a graduate program in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Hold citizenship in a Sub-Saharan African country (e.g., Nigeria, Kenya, etc.)
Pledge to finish graduate studies, contributing to a career focused on food security in Sub-Saharan Africa
Conduct the majority of their graduate research in Sub-Saharan Africa
Express an intention to work and reside in Sub-Saharan Africa after completing their graduate studies
The scholarship will cover a maximum amount of $25,000 per year for each student to cover graduate student stipends.
Funding Details
Annual Stipend
$25,000
Maximum amount per year for graduate student stipends
Travel Funding
✓ Included
Travel funding for both student and advisor to/from Africa for research purposes
Nairametrics learns that the scholarship will provide a maximum amount of $25,000 per year per student to cover graduate student stipends. On the other hand, this could be a combination of a partial stipend and research funding.
MS Students: Up to 30 months
PhD Students: Up to 42 months
In addition, travel funding will be provided for both the student and advisor to and from Africa for research purposes.
Application Process
1
Cover Letter from the major professor who will be sponsoring the student, stating commitment to providing additional necessary funding (tuition, fees, research costs) and dedication to supporting research endeavors in Sub-Saharan Africa.
2
Student's CV - Current curriculum vitae
3
Statement of Purpose - Copy of the student's statement of purpose
Annual Deadline: January 15
A comprehensive application will include a cover letter from the major professor, the student's CV, and a copy of the student's statement of purpose.
The application is to be sent to Dr. David Acker, the Associate Dean for Global Engagement.
Send Application to Dr. David Acker
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