The Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Songhai is calling on interested young individuals to apply for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship.
The Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme is aimed at training and Seeding over 3,000 young Nigerians in agriculture; particularly 70% of young women within the next 3 years as modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.
This innovative partnership is announcing the first of a series of a three-month training program; that will cover key areas in agro-business; which aims to create opportunities for African youths by setting out an ambitious goal for the next decade.
Application is ongoing for this 3-month Boot Camp in sustainable farming methods and hands-on experience in agriculture for modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.
Participants will be trained in any of the following agricultural branches;
Crop Production
Animal Husbandry
Aquaculture
Food Processing
Benefits
Free Feeding
Free Accommodation
Free Tuition
Free Training Materials
Free Business Growth Kit Other Benefits
Market Linkages and Access
Mentorship Pool to Select from – Data Sharing on production and market trends
Requirements
Participants must be between 18-35 years of age
Participants must have started an agricultural Venture or are passionate about starting one.
Participants must be able to travel to Ebony or Owerri
Participants should have a support Structure to enable successful implementation after the training and certification.
Participants must commit to starting or scaling agro venture after the training.
Method of Application
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