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Mastercard/Songhai Integrated Agriculture Scholarship for Nigerians 2025.

The Mastercard Foundation, in partnership with Songhai, has launched a fully sponsored scholarship program aimed at empowering 3,000 young Nigerians in integrated agriculture over the next three years. This initiative is designed to address youth unemployment and food security by equipping participants with practical skills in various aspects of agriculture. A significant focus of the program is on empowering women, with 70% of the beneficiaries being young women, reflecting the program’s commitment to gender inclusion in the agricultural sector.

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.

Mastercard/Songhai Integrated Agriculture Scholarship

The scholarship covers all critical aspects of the training, providing participants with free tuition, accommodation, meals, and training materials. Beyond technical training, the program also offers participants a business growth kit, mentorship opportunities, access to market networks, and data on production and market trends. These resources are intended to help participants launch and sustain successful agricultural enterprises after completing the program.

Eligibility for the program is open to Nigerian citizens aged between 18 and 35 who have either started an agricultural business or have a strong passion for entering the agricultural sector. Applicants must also demonstrate the ability to travel to designated training centers in Ebonyi or Owerri and have a support system to implement their business ideas after the training.

Through this collaboration, the Mastercard Foundation and Songhai aim to cultivate a new generation of skilled agro-entrepreneurs and professionals. By providing comprehensive agricultural training and essential resources, the program seeks to contribute to the growth and sustainability of Nigeria’s agricultural sector, ultimately driving economic development and improving food security.

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 

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

Requirements For The Mastercard/Songhai Integrated Agriculture Scholarship

  • 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.

For More Information,

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