Young Africans dreaming of a career in agriculture have a big chance ahead. The United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0 offers full funding to study Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in this field. This program targets people from African countries and supports those facing tough challenges like displacement or disabilities.
Program Overview
The UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0 comes from the United Nations Refugee Agency. It partners with groups like RUFORUM, Mastercard Foundation, GCHERA, and 12 African universities. The goal is to improve agricultural education and training.
This phase, called TAGDev 2.0, focuses on Transforming African Agricultural Universities. It aims to help universities and TVET institutions train students for climate-smart farming and food systems. The program stresses entrepreneurship and serves communities better. Applications are open for the 2025/2026 academic year.
You can study right in Africa at top schools. No IELTS test is needed. The scholarship covers undergrad and postgraduate levels, with a push for Master’s programs.
Who Can Apply?
To qualify for the United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0, check these points:
- You must be African, male or female.
- Your age should be under 35.
- You need interest in a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agriculture.
- Agree to join info sessions on applying.
The program welcomes people with disabilities, asylum seekers, refugees, and those displaced inside their countries. They get extra encouragement to apply. This makes the chance open to many who face barriers.
What Does the Scholarship Cover?
This fully funded award provides strong support. Here are the main benefits:
- Full tuition fees paid.
- Living allowance for daily needs.
- Help with research and internships.
- Training in starting businesses.
- Mentors for school and job guidance.
- Extra services for students with disabilities, refugees, and displaced people.
These perks let you focus on studies without money worries. The support builds skills for real-world jobs in agriculture.
List of Participating Universities
Choose from these 12 strong schools across Africa:
- Egerton University in Kenya.
- Gulu University in Uganda.
- Africa University in Zimbabwe.
- University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
- Universite Nationale d’Agriculture in Benin.
- University of Free State in South Africa.
- Universite Mohammed VI Polytechnique in Morocco.
- Uganda Martyrs University in Uganda.
- University of Eldoret in Kenya.
- University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.
- Malawi University of Science and Technology in Malawi.
- University of Bamenda in Cameroon.
Each school offers programs tied to the scholarship goals. Pick one that fits your plans.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
Applying takes two steps, done at the same time. Follow these:
- Go to the program webpage.
- Pick your study country from the list.
- For stage one, apply for admission to your chosen program at the University of Cape Coast. Submit only one program choice.
- For stage two, apply for the TAGDev 2.0 scholarship through RUFORUM.
- If shortlisted, expect contact for next steps.
Start early to meet both deadlines. Check the official link for forms and details: Education for Refugees: TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship.
Key Dates
The deadline to apply is April 1, 2025. Do not miss it. Shortlisted candidates hear back soon after. Stay updated via UNHCR or partner sites for any changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for the UNHCR TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship?
Africans under 35 with interest in Bachelor’s or Master’s in agriculture can apply, including those with disabilities, refugees, asylum seekers, and internally displaced people.
What does the scholarship cover?
It covers full tuition, living allowance, research and internship help, business training, mentoring, and extra support for refugees and people with disabilities.
Which universities participate in the program?
There are 12 universities across Africa, such as Egerton University in Kenya, University of Cape Coast in Ghana, and University of Free State in South Africa.
What is the application deadline and process?
The deadline is April 1, 2025. Apply for university admission at University of Cape Coast and the scholarship through RUFORUM in two steps via the official webpage.