UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0: Fully Funded Agriculture Degrees for Young Africans

Are you a young African passionate about agriculture? The United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0 offers a fully funded chance to pursue your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in this field. This program targets Africans under 35 and provides full support to study at top universities across the continent.

Program Overview

The United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0 supports education for refugees and others in agriculture. It runs for the 2025/2026 academic year through a partnership between the United Nations Refugee Agency, RUFORUM, Mastercard Foundation, GCHERA, and 12 African universities. The goal is to improve agricultural education and train students for climate-resilient farming, entrepreneurship, and community growth. No IELTS is needed, and it covers undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0, meet these requirements:

• Be a young African, male or female, under age 35.
• Show interest in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in agriculture.
• Agree to join information sessions on the application process.
  People with disabilities, asylum seekers, refugees, and internally displaced persons get strong encouragement to apply. Applications come from African countries only.

Key Benefits

This scholarship covers many costs to let you focus on studies:

• Full tuition fees.
• Living allowance for daily needs.
• Support for research and internships.
• Training in entrepreneurship.
• Mentorship for academics and careers.
• Extra services for students with disabilities, refugees, and displaced persons.

Participating Universities

Choose from these 12 universities in Africa:

• Egerton University (Kenya)
• Gulu University (Uganda)
• Africa University (Zimbabwe)
• University of Cape Coast (Ghana)
• Universite Nationale d’Agriculture (Benin)
• University of Free State (South Africa)
• Universite Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Morocco)
• Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda)
• University of Eldoret (Kenya)
• University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria)
• Malawi University of Science and Technology (Malawi)
• University of Bamenda (Cameroon)

Application Steps

Follow these steps to apply for the United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0:

1. Go to the program webpage.
2. Pick your preferred country and university from the options.
3. Submit stage one: Apply for admission to one program at your chosen university, such as the University of Cape Coast.
4. Submit stage two: Apply for the TAGDev 2.0 scholarship through RUFORUM at the same time.
5. Wait for contact if shortlisted for more details.

Deadline

The application closes on April 1, 2025. Start early to meet both stages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for the United Nations UNHCR TAGDev Scholarship 2.0?

Young Africans under 35 who want a Bachelor’s or Master’s in agriculture qualify. Refugees, asylum seekers, displaced persons, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

What benefits does the scholarship offer?

It covers full tuition, living costs, research and internships, entrepreneurship training, mentorship, and extra support for vulnerable students.

Which universities participate in the program?

You can choose from 12 African universities, including Egerton University in Kenya, University of Cape Coast in Ghana, and University of Free State in South Africa.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on April 1, 2025. Apply early for both university admission and the scholarship through RUFORUM.