Scholarship
RUFORUM and Mastercard TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2026
The Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth (TAGDev) program offers scholarships for master's and PhD students. It aims to train agricultural leaders who can drive rural development in Africa.
About this scholarship
RUFORUM and Mastercard TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2026 is offered by Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition and living stipend, 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 tuition and living stipend. 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 Rural Development. Nationality requirements apply: Mali.
Eligibility
Open to students from African countries, including Mali, enrolling in partner universities in Africa.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-01-01. 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 and Rural Development
Nationality requirements
Mali
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)
- Eligible applicant countries
- Mali
- Award
- Full tuition and living stipend
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based and Need-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Fields of study
- Agriculture and Rural Development
- Nationality
- Mali
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-01-01
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20