Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryKenya, South Africa
Area of StudyBusiness
Application Deadline1 May 2026 (Closed)
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-0241
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About This Scholarship

The RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships support young Africans pursuing Masters studies in agriculture and related fields at partner universities across the continent. This fully funded scholarship is designed for economically disadvantaged students, with special consideration for females, refugees, internally displaced persons, and persons with disabilities.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Tuition fees
  • Research costs
  • Workshop and conference costs
  • Living expenses
  • Stipend
  • Hostel accommodation
  • Laptop
  • Internship attachment
  • Community engagement
  • Field attachment
  • Entrepreneurship training

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be a national of African countries
  • 2 Must be economically disadvantaged, from marginalized communities, and/or from conflict and post-conflict areas
  • 3 Must be less than 35 years old at the time of application for Masters studies
  • 4 Must meet admission criteria for a programme at one of the partner universities
  • 5 Must demonstrate interest in agriculture, agribusiness and entrepreneurship
  • 6 Must demonstrate leadership qualities
  • 7 Must have commitment to working in agriculture and agricultural value chains
  • 8 Must have strong commitment to community transformation
  • 9 Female candidates, refugees, internally displaced persons, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply

How to Apply

1
Apply through one of the partner universities: Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique, Gulu University, Egerton University, Africa University, University of the Free State, Malawi University of Science and Technology, University of Eldoret, Uganda Martyrs University, University of Port Harcourt, University of Cape Coast, University of Bamenda, or National University of Agriculture
2
Submit application meeting the selection criteria and university admission requirements
3
Provide evidence of interest in agriculture and leadership qualities
4
Submit documentation demonstrating commitment to community transformation

For More Information

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