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Additional Documents: Semi-Finalist

If you have been selected as a semi-finalist for the Borlaug LEAP Fellowship, you will be asked to submit additional documentation. You must provide the following documents before a final selection will be made:

  • Copy of your Passport identification (face) page.  If you are currently in the US, please include a copy of your visa. Applicants currently in the US must have a student visa (F-1 or J-1).
  • TOEFL or IELTS English Language Test score.  All semi-finalists not enrolled in a US university will be asked to submit a TOEFL or IELTS  score.  See eligibility requirements for minimum score information.
     
  • Official university transcripts of your graduate course work. If your transcripts are from a non-US university, we will accept a scanned copy.  If your transcripts are from a US university, they must be official and sent directly from the university.  US universities may provide official transcripts to us electronically at info@BorlaugLEAP.org or by mail to:

    Borlaug LEAP
    CA&ES, International Programs Office
    EHORT Building, Rm #1103
    University of California, Davis
    One Shields Avenue
    Davis, CA  95616
  • Certification of support letter, from the US University signed by the appropriate administrator of the Sponsored Programs Department, providing the following:
    -- Sources of financial and in-kind support being provided to the student for implementation of the Borlaug LEAP grant, if awarded.
    -- Authorization to waive all indirect costs associated with the award.
    -- Approval of submitted application and budget.
     
  • Certification of support letter, from the CGIAR signed by the Director General or Head of Department (the letter may not be signed by the mentor), providing the following:
    -- Sources of financial and in-kind support being provided to the student for implementation of the LEAP grant, if awarded.
    -- Authorization to waive all indirect costs associated with the award (if applicable).
    -- Approval of submitted application and budget.
     

At this stage, your budget will also be reviewed and we will work with you to resolve any issues. 

All documents can be emailed to info@borlaugleap.org

Additional Documents:  Finalist

All finalist must submit and signed "Conditions of Training" form and complete an interview.