AGRA Borel Global Fellowship for Africans 2019

The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Delaware has partnered with AGRA (Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa) to build a Master’s degree program to train African students in plant breeding, crop protection, soil science, agricultural economics, microbiology, wildlife management, and entomology and other areas vital to food security in Africa. Made possible by a generous gift from Jim and Marcia Borel, the program provides opportunities for one to two students per year to complete an MS degree at the University of Delaware while conducting research in their home country in an area of critical need.

WORTH

Financial support provided by the University of Delaware: Each Borel Global Fellow will receive generous financial support including:

  • A stipend to cover living expenses while in Delaware (stipends vary by program; current minimum is $18,000/year)
  • A stipend of $1,125 per month covering up to eight months support for the African “in residence” portion of the fellowship.
  • A full waiver of tuition for up to 33 credits (currently valued at ~$53,000)
  • Round trip airfare to/from the USA (economy class)
  • Computer allowance of up to $1,000 (to be purchased at Delaware)
  • Reimbursement for the UD application fee ($75)

ELIGIBILITY

  • African students with a BS degree (or equivalent) in plant science, agronomy, horticulture, agricultural economics, wildlife ecology, entomology, soil science or microbiology or related discipline.
  • 3-5 years of work experience post-graduation in the agricultural sector.
  • A sincere and demonstrable passion to return to the home country and contribute to agricultural development, increased food security, and/or agribusiness development.
  • A letter of commitment from an African research institute, or university pledging to provide the fellow with in-kind research support for the African portion of their fellowship
  • English language proficiency.
  • Acceptable scores on the GRE and TOEFL exams.
  • Ability to obtain a student visa (F-1) and travel to the USA from the home country.
  • Access to the internet in the home country.
  • For field research, access to appropriate resources for the student in Africa will be made by the faculty mentor..

DEADLINE: March 22 2019

To apply and for more information visit here

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