If you are a student looking for fully funded opportunities to advance your education in agriculture and agribusiness, the TAGDev 2.0 scholarship is currently accepting applications.
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and the University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria), is implementing the “Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development” (TAGDev 2.0) Programme. The core goal of this initiative is to support economically disadvantaged but academically competent young African students to complete their studies.
Here is a complete breakdown of the 2026/2027 academic year scholarship call at UNIPORT, including eligibility requirements and application steps.
What the Scholarship Covers
This is a comprehensive, full-board scholarship designed to allow you to focus entirely on your studies. The scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees
- Living expenses, including a stipend and hostel accommodation
- A laptop
- Research, workshop, and conference costs
- Internship attachments, community engagement, and entrepreneurship training
Note: The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains a satisfactory academic performance of a grade B level at the University of Port Harcourt.
Eligible Programmes at UNIPORT
The scholarship is open to students interested in specific undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Undergraduate Programmes:
- BSc. Agricultural Economics
- BSc. Agribusiness Management
- BSc. Agricultural Extension and Development Studies
- BSc. Animal Science
- BSc. Food Science and Nutrition
Post-Graduate Programmes:
- MSc. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- MSc. Agribusiness Management
- MSc. Crop Science
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The TAGDev 2.0 scholarship is highly inclusive, and applications from females, persons with disabilities, and refugees are highly encouraged. To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a national of Nigeria or a refugee residing in Nigeria.
- Come from an economically disadvantaged or marginalized community, or a conflict/post-conflict area in Nigeria.
- Age Limits: Undergraduate applicants must be under 25 years old (or under 30 for refugees and internally displaced persons). Master’s applicants must be under 30 years old (or under 35 for refugees and IDPs). Undergraduates must also be at least 16 years of age.
- Graduation Timeline: Have completed secondary school or a diploma within the last two years for an undergraduate application. Refugees and internally displaced persons can have completed their previous studies up to four years prior.
- Meet the general admission requirements for their chosen programme at the University of Port Harcourt.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in agriculture, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.
Important: You cannot apply if you currently hold any other type of scholarship, or if you are a previous beneficiary of a TAGDev scholarship.
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How to Apply: The 3-Stage Process
The application process requires securing admission to UNIPORT alongside applying for the RUFORUM scholarship.
Stage 1: Initial Registration
- Fill in the required Google form using this link: https://forms.gle/k8paAii6J6SWggQM9.
Stage 2: University Admission Application
- For Undergraduates: Apply for admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) website, ensuring you select UNIPORT as your first choice institution. You must pass the UTME and the UniPort placement test.
- For Postgraduates: Submit your application through the University of Port Harcourt School of Graduate Studies website (https://www.uniport-sgs.com).
Stage 3: RUFORUM Scholarship Application
- Access the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) portal at https://rims2.ruforum.org/.
- Create an account and check your email to activate it.
- Log in, navigate to Calls -> Scholarship Calls, and select Call ID: RU/2026/TAGDev-2.0/001.
- Fill out the application form, ensuring you click “Save Draft” periodically.
- Once completed, download, print, and submit it along with your university admission application (either in hard copy or attached to the university portal).
Application Deadline and Contact Information
The strict submission deadline for this scholarship is 1st June 2026.
If you need any assistance or have questions during the application process, you can contact:
- Prof. Ibisime Etela, TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinator, UniPort: admissions.asec@uniport.edu.ng | +2347034378380 or +2348032573003.
- RUFORUM Administrator: mcf@ruforum.org
