Application Deadline: Unspecified
Applications are now open for the 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship. The Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Songhai is calling on interested young individuals to apply for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship.
The Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme is aimed at training and Seeding over 3,000 young Nigerians in agriculture; particularly 70% of young women within the next 3 years as modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.
This innovative partnership is announcing the first of a series of a three-month training program; that will cover key areas in agro-business; which aims to create opportunities for African youths by setting out an ambitious goal for the next decade.
Application is ongoing for this 3-month Boot Camp in sustainable farming methods and hands-on experience in agriculture for modern farm managers/technicians, and agro-entrepreneurs.
Participants will be trained in any of the following agricultural branches;
- Crop Production
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Food Processing
Participation Criteria
- Participants must be between 18-35 years of age
- Participants must have started an agricultural Venture or are passionate about starting one.
- Participants must be able to travel to Ebony or Owerri
- Participants should have a support Structure to enable successful implementation after the training and certification.
- Participants must commit to starting or scaling agro venture after the training.
Program Benefits - Free Feeding
- Free Accommodation
- Free Tuition
- Free Training Materials
- Free Business Growth Kit Other Benefits
- Market Linkages and Access
- Mentorship Pool to Select from – Data Sharing on production and market trends
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship
