The Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship fully sponsors selected candidates in sustainable farming methods and hands-on experience in agriculture.
The program fully covers the costs of meals, accommodation, training materials, certification of completion, and financial business support.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Mastercard Foundation | Songhai
- Category: Training
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Feeding | Accommodation | Financial Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Be between 18-35 years of age
- Have started an agricultural Venture or are passionate about starting one. –
- Participants must be able to travel to Oyo, Ebony or Owerri
- Participants should have a support Structure to enable successful implementation.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Free accommodation
- Free feeding
- Free tuition
- Free training materials
- Free certification
- Financial support for your agro venture for all selected applicants
Available Programs
The following agricultural areas are covered:
- Crop Production
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Food Processing
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Fill the program’s application form
- Successful candidates will be contacted for further processes.
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