Scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The TAGDev 2.0 programme, implemented by RUFORUM in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, supports postgraduate students in agricultural fields. It aims to transform agricultural education and research in Africa.
About this scholarship
Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program is offered by Mastercard Foundation and RUFORUM at master and phd level. The award is valued at Fully funded, 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 Fully funded. 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. Nationality requirements apply: Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe.
Eligibility
Postgraduate students from eligible African countries pursuing studies in agriculture-related fields at partner universities.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-05-01. 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
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
- Mastercard Foundation and RUFORUM
- Award
- Fully funded
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Nationality
- Benin, Cameroon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-05-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20