The Mastercard Foundation is calling on interested young individuals to apply for the Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme.
The Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship fully sponsors selected candidates in sustainable farming methods and hands-on experience in agriculture.
The program fully covers the costs of meals, accommodation, training materials, certification of completion, and financial business support.
Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme Summary
- Host: Mastercard Foundation | Songhai
- Category: Training
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Feeding | Accommodation | Financial Support
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
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Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Details:
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.
If you’re looking to scale up your technical skills in agriculture, or you own an agribusiness; and you want to be a part of tomorrow’s green economy, then this is your chance!
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Requirements for Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship
To be considered for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Scholarship, you must meet the criteria below:
- 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 Oyo, Ebony or Owerri
- Participants should have a support Structure to enable successful implementation.
Benefits of Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment 2026
The scholarship program provides;
- Free accommodation
- Free feeding
- Free tuition
- Free training materials
- Free certification
- Financial support for your agro venture for all selected applicants.
Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Areas
Participants will be trained in any of the following agricultural branches;
- Crop Production
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Food Processing
How to Apply for Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment 2026 (Step by Step)
To apply for the 2026 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the button below to view the program’s application form.
- Fill out the form and submit your application as soon as possible.
- Successful candidates will be contacted for further processes.
Deadline: Not Specified
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