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.
The Borel Global Fellows Program supports students from Sub-Saharan Africa to pursue graduate studies at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Borel Global Fellowship, you must:
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
Benefits
Up to $25,000 per year per student is available for graduate student stipends (or a combination of a partial stipend and research funding).
Funding duration is up to 30 months for MS students and up to 42 months for PhD students.
Additional funding is available for travel to and from Africa for research purposes.
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Completed application form
cover letter from the major professor,
a CV of the student, and
a copy of the student’s goal statement.
Method of Application
Click Here to Apply
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026.