Are you a young African passionate about agriculture and ready to transform your community? The RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2026/2027 offer a fully funded chance to study at top universities. These scholarships support bright minds in agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship.
What Are the RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships?
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) partners with the Mastercard Foundation to run these scholarships. TAGDev 2.0 aims to build skills in agriculture for Africa’s future. It targets young people who want to work in farming and related fields. Both women and men can apply, but the program strongly urges females, refugees, people displaced by conflict, and those with disabilities to join.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Rules
To qualify, you must meet these key points:
- Hold citizenship from an African country.
- Come from a low-income background, marginalized group, or conflict-affected area, especially in Uganda.
- Be under 30 years old for undergraduate programs or under 35 for master’s programs when applying.
- Meet the entry requirements for your chosen program at one of the partner universities.
- Show a clear interest in agriculture, agribusiness, or starting a business in these areas.
- Display leadership skills and a promise to return to agriculture after studies.
- Commit to helping your community grow and change.
These rules help select candidates who will make a real impact.
Partner Universities
Applications go through these schools, each with its own programs in agriculture:
- 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
- National University of Agriculture (English and French options available)
Check each university’s call for applications for specific program details.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
This is a complete package with no gaps in support:
- Full tuition fees.
- Costs for research, workshops, and conferences.
- Living expenses, including a stipend and housing.
- A laptop for your studies.
- Paid internships, community work, field trips, and business training.
You get everything needed to focus on learning and growth.
Application Deadline and Next Steps
Submit your application by May 1, 2026. Start by reviewing the requirements at each partner university. Prepare documents that highlight your background, leadership, and passion for agriculture. For full details and forms, visit the official RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships webpage. Act fast to secure your spot in this life-changing program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships?
These are fully funded scholarships that support young Africans in studying agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship at top partner universities to build skills for Africa’s future.
Who can apply for these scholarships?
African citizens under 30 for undergraduate or 35 for master’s programs, from low-income or marginalized backgrounds, with a passion for agriculture, leadership skills, and a commitment to community impact.
What does the scholarship cover?
It includes full tuition, research costs, living expenses, a laptop, housing stipend, internships, field trips, and business training so you can focus on your studies.
When is the application deadline and how do I apply?
The deadline is May 1, 2026. Check the official RUFORUM/Mastercard TAGDev webpage and partner university sites for requirements, forms, and specific program details.
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