The Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Scholarship 2026

The Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Scholarship 2026 is now open for international students from Sub-Saharan Africa who wish to pursue Master’s or PhD programs in the United States.

This prestigious fellowship offers up to $25,000 per year to support graduate student stipends, research, and travel — helping talented African students gain world-class education at Iowa State University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

🏛️ Scholarship Summary

• Host Country: United States of America (USA)

• Study Location: Iowa State University

• Eligible Region: Sub-Saharan Africa

• Degree Levels: Master’s & PhD

• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded

• Annual Stipend: Up to $25,000

• Deadline: January 15, 2026

🌍 About the Borel Global Fellows Program

The Borel Global Fellowship Program aims to tackle food and nutrition insecurity while improving the health and wealth of smallholder farmers in Africa.

Launched in 2018 through a generous donation from ISU alumni Jim and Marcia Borel, the fellowship equips future African scientists and agricultural leaders with advanced training at Iowa State University — empowering them to return home and create sustainable solutions across the continent.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the Iowa State University Borel Global Fellows Program, applicants must:

• Be citizens of a Sub-Saharan African country

• Be admitted into a graduate program within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

• Commit to using their education to advance food security in Africa

• Conduct the majority of their graduate research in Africa

• Intend to live and work in Sub-Saharan Africa after graduation

🎓 Scholarship Benefits

• Annual stipend of up to $25,000 per student

• Funding duration: up to 30 months (MS) or 42 months (PhD)

• Additional travel grants for field research in Africa

• Opportunity to collaborate with world-class agricultural scientists

📄 Required Documents

Applicants must prepare the following:

1. Completed application form

2. Cover letter from the major professor

3. Student’s Curriculum Vitae (CV)

4. Student’s goal statement

📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)

Interested in applying? Follow these steps carefully:

1. Confirm your eligibility and secure admission into an ISU graduate program in Agriculture and Life Sciences.

2. Prepare all required documents, including your CV and goal statement.

3. Applications must be submitted by Iowa State University professors, not directly by students.

4. The major professor’s cover letter must confirm their support for your research and their commitment to cover additional costs (tuition, fees, research).

👉 Click Here to Apply

⏰ Application Deadline

January 15, 2026