Applications are now open for the 2026/2027 RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships. implemented by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. The scholarship is open to both female and male applicants. However, females, refugees, internally displaced persons, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications are now open across the following 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
National University of Agriculture [ENG] National University of Agriculture [FR]
Selection Criteria
Be a national of African countries
Be economically disadvantaged, from marginalized communities, and/or coming from conflict and post-conflict areas in Uganda
Be less than 30 years for undergraduate and less than 35 years for masters’ studies at thetime of this call.
The applicant should meet admission criteria to be eligible for a programme at Gulu University.
Demonstrate interest in agriculture, agribusiness and entrepreneurship.
Demonstrate leadership qualities.
Have commitment to working in agriculture and agricultural value chains.
Have a strong commitment to community transformation.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
The scholarship is open to both female and male applicants. However, females, refugees, internallydisplaced persons, and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
This is a full board comprehensive scholarship that covers: tuition fees, research costs, workshopand conference costs, living expenses including stipend and hostel, laptop, internship attachment, community engagement and field attachment, and entrepreneurship training.
Method of Application
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Application Deadline: 1st May 2026.