The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is inviting applications from young Africans for the UNHCR TagDev Scholarship 2.0 program for the 2025/2026 academic year. This fully funded scholarship supports students pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in Agriculture at select African universities.
Eligibility Criteria:
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African nationals under the age of 35.
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Interest in pursuing a degree in Agriculture.
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Willingness to participate in program information sessions.
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Individuals with disabilities, asylum seekers, refugees, and internally displaced persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Benefits:
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Full tuition coverage.
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Living allowance.
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Research and internship support.
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Entrepreneurship training.
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Academic and career mentorship.
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Support services for students with disabilities, refugees, and internally displaced persons.
Participating Universities:
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Egerton University (Kenya)
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Gulu University (Uganda)
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Africa University (Zimbabwe)
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University of Cape Coast (Ghana)
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Université Nationale d’Agriculture (Benin)
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University of the Free State (South Africa)
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Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique (Morocco)
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Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda)
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University of Eldoret (Kenya)
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University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria)
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Malawi University of Science and Technology (Malawi)
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University of Bamenda (Cameroon)
Application Process:
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Admission Application: Apply for admission to your chosen program at one of the participating universities. Ensure you meet the specific admission criteria of the selected institution.
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Scholarship Application: Concurrently, apply for the TAGDev 2.0 scholarship through the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS):
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Access the RIMS portal
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Register and create an account.
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Log in and navigate to “Scholarship Calls.”
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Select the relevant call ID and complete the application form.
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Save and submit the application.
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Both applications must be submitted concurrently. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further information.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2025.
For more detailed information and application links, please visit the official UNHCR announcement:
