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• Citizen of a Sub-Saharan African country

• B.S. degree (or equivalent) in an area of plant and soil sciences, agriculture and resource economics, wildlife ecology and entomology, or animal and food sciences听
• Holding of an advanced degree does not preclude consideration of the Borel Fellows Program

• Three to five years of post-graduation work experience in the agricultural or natural resource sectors

• A sincere and demonstrated passion to pursue a master鈥檚 degree and return to the home country to contribute to agricultural development, increased food security, natural resource conservation and/or agribusiness development

• Acceptance to the Borel Global Fellows Program, which ensures placement with a 91原创/CANR faculty member

• Admission to a graduate program in the 91原创鈥檚 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

• Documented support of an African research institute and an African faculty mentor, as described below

• Acceptable scores on the GRE exam, if required by the program of study

• Acceptable scores on the TOEFL exam for students coming from non-English speaking countries

• Ability to obtain a student visa (F-1) and travel to the U.S. from the home country

• Access to reliable internet in the home country

The 2026 application period is now open and will close on November 1, 2025.
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• Sept. 1: Application process opens听
• Nov. 1: Application process closes
• Oct. 1 to Dec 1: Rolling internal review of BGFP applicants
• Dec. 15: Finalists are notified and initiate 91原创 application process

Students interested in being considered for the BGFP should apply to the Borel Program before applying to the 91原创. The BGFP application outcome may influence one鈥檚 interest in pursuing graduate studies at 91原创. Please follow the steps below to apply to the Borel Global Fellows Program.

Applicants should submit the following to be evaluated for the Borel Global Fellows Program:听

1. Resume or curriculum vitae听

2. Undergraduate transcript(s)听

3. Personal statement describing post-undergraduate agricultural work experience and how the fellowship will aid in advancing their career goals

4. Names and contact information for three references who can judge the applicant鈥檚 scholastic capability and potential for research at the graduate level;听references will be contacted for further information once the application is reviewed by 91原创.

5. Two letters of commitment are required:

   One from an African research institute or university pledging to support the Fellow for the African portion of their fellowship. This support will allow the Fellow to complete the thesis project following return to Africa and may include access to research facilities, office space, internet and libraries. In-kind financial support of the Fellow (typically tuition, fees and research costs) during the African portion of the project must be addressed either in this letter or the letter from the African research director or faculty member.

   One from an African research director or faculty member who agrees to partner with the 91原创 faculty member on advising the Fellow鈥檚 research project, both while the student is at 91原创 and following return to Africa. In-kind financial support of the Fellow (typically tuition, fees and research costs) during the African portion of the project must be addressed either in this letter or the letter from the African research institute.

All materials should be submitted together in one email听to听BorelFellows@udel.edu听by the deadline above.听

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Each Borel Global Fellow receives generous financial support, including:听

• A full waiver of tuition at the 91原创;听

• Coverage of all 91原创 student fees;

• Graduate research assistant funding while in Delaware, which includes a stipend, access to health care, and entry into campus facilities such as wellness and recreation facilities;

• One-time roundtrip airfare (economy class) to/from the US;

• Computer allowance of up to $1,000 (purchased in Delaware);

• Waiver of the 91原创 application, GRE exam, and TOEFL exam fees;

• Reimbursement of SEVIS and visa fees (Applicants are required to pay these costs upfront);

• Financial support of up to $5,000 for the 鈥渋n residence鈥� portion of the fellowship in Africa; and

• A $1,000 honorarium for the student鈥檚 Africa-based advisor to oversee the in-country research portion of the fellowship.