Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation RUFORUM TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2026
The TAGDev 2.0 programme is a partnership between RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation aimed at transforming agricultural education. It provides support for postgraduate students to conduct research and study in agricultural sciences at participating African universities, including institutions in Cameroon.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation RUFORUM TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2026 is offered by Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) for study in Cameroon at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full funding, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full funding. Selection is merit-based and need-based, so both academic record and financial circumstances are assessed.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Eligible study areas include Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences. Nationality requirements apply: Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Eligibility
Open to postgraduate students from eligible African countries pursuing studies in agriculture and related fields.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-04-21. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Fields of study
Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences
Nationality requirements
Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe
Funding basis
Merit-based and Need-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
- Study destination
- Cameroon
- Eligible applicant countries
- Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe
- Award
- Full funding
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Agriculture and Agricultural Sciences
- Nationality
- Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-04-21
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22