Application is now open for the Borel Global Fellows Program for Sub-Saharan African Students at Iowa State University. Interested candidates are encouraged to send in their applications before the deadline date.
About Iowa State University and Fellowship
Iowa State University of Science and Technology, commonly referred to as Iowa State University or ISU, is a distinguished public land-grant research institution located in Ames, Iowa. Established in 1858 as the Iowa Agricultural College and Model Farm, it holds a significant place in history as one of the nation’s initial designated land-grant institutions. This status was conferred when the Iowa Legislature embraced the provisions of the 1862 Morrill Act on September 11, 1862, establishing Iowa as the first state in the nation to do so. On July 4, 1959, the institution underwent an official renaming, becoming the Iowa State University of Science and Technology.
Categorized as one of Carnegie’s “R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity,” Iowa State consistently attracts nearly $500 million in research grants annually. Internationally, it holds a prominent position among top-ranking universities. The 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings place Iowa State in the 401-500 range, while the Academic Ranking of World Universities positions it in the 501-600 range. Earlier assessments in 2017 and 2012 reflect the university’s sustained commitment to academic excellence and research impact.
A noteworthy recognition for Iowa State University is its inclusion among the fifty-four institutions in the United States awarded the “Innovation and Economic Prosperity University” designation by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities in 2016-17. This designation underscores the university’s commitment to fostering innovation and contributing to economic prosperity.
In 2018, the Borel Global Fellows Program was initiated, thanks to a generous gift from Iowa State University alumni Jim (’78 agricultural business) and Marcia (’78 family environment) Borel. This program is specifically designed to support students from Sub-Saharan Africa pursuing graduate studies at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. The Borel Global Fellows Program aims to play a pivotal role in addressing food and nutrition insecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa while advancing wealth and health for subsistence farmers. The program achieves this by educating scientists at Iowa State University who will become knowledge leaders, residing and working in Sub-Saharan Africa, and contributing to sustainable agricultural practices and improved livelihoods in the region.
Details about the Borel Global Fellows Program for Sub-Saharan African Students at Iowa State University:
Scholarship Sponsor: Iowa State University alumni Jim (’78 agricultural business) and Marcia (’78 family environment) Borel
Scholarship Value: Up to $25,000 per annum
Number of awards: N/A
Study level: Fellowship
Host Institution(s): Iowa State University, USA
Benefits:
Graduate student stipends (or a combination of a partial stipend and research money) may be funded for a maximum of twenty-five thousand dollars per year per student, for a maximum of thirty months for master’s students and forty-two months for doctoral students. There is additional funding available for the student’s and advisor’s research-related travel to and from Africa.
Eligibility Criteria for Borel Global Fellows Program for Sub-Saharan African Students
Iowa State University faculty members holding a majority appointment in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are eligible to apply for partial support for graduate students. For the student to be eligible for the Borel Global Fellows Program, they must:
- be accepted into the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences graduate program.
- hold citizenship in a nation in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Commit to finishing your graduate work to position yourself to support food security in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- primarily conduct their graduate studies in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Exhibit a desire to work and reside in Sub-Saharan Africa following the completion of graduate education.
Application Procedure for Borel Global Fellows Program for Sub-Saharan African Students
A completed application will contain a copy of the student’s objective statement, a CV, and a cover letter from the main faculty. Annual deadline: January 15. The primary professor’s pledge to support the student’s study in Sub-Saharan Africa and to supply the remaining necessary financing (usually tuition, fees, and research costs) will be covered in the cover letter. Please forward the application to Dr. David Acker, Associate Dean for Global Engagement, at dacker@iastate.edu. You can visit the official website for further details.
The Submission Deadline is: January 15, 2024
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