The TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship 2026 in Rwanda is a fully funded opportunity for the 2026/2027 academic year, implemented by RUFORUM in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation. It supports economically disadvantaged but academically competent young African students, with strong encouragement for females, refugees, and persons with disabilities, to pursue studies in agriculture and related fields.
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a network of universities collaborating to strengthen agricultural higher education in Africa. In partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the TAGDev 2.0 program aims to transform African agricultural universities to contribute meaningfully to the continent’s growth and development.
TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Benefits
- Tuition fees
- Research costs
- Workshop and conference costs
- Living expenses including stipend and hostel, laptop
- Internship attachment
- Community engagement and field attachment
- Entrepreneurship training
TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- Be a national of Kenya and Uganda to benefit from the national respective scholarship quota
- Be a refugee residing in Uganda and Kenya to benefit from a regional quota
- Be from economically disadvantaged, marginalized communities, coming from conflict and post-conflict areas.
- Be less than 25 years for undergraduate and less than 30 years for master studies at the time of application.
- Be 29 years and below for a refugee and persons with disability for undergraduate studies and 34 years and below for refugees and persons with disability for master studies at the time of application.
- Should have completed secondary school and/or a diploma for a bachelor’s degree application not more than two years from the time of this call.
- The applicant should meet admission criteria to eligible programs in the university of choice (Egerton University or Gulu University).
- For admission into Gulu University for an undergraduate degree program one must have attained a High School Certificate (HSC) also known as Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
- For admission into Egerton University, one must have completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalent.
- Demonstrate interest in agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship
- Demonstrate leadership qualities and commitment to service of humanity
How to Apply for TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship?
- Access the RIMS Web Portal through; https://rims2.ruforum.org/
- Create your account by clicking on Register
- An email will be sent to your valid email address to activate your account. Please check in the Spam or Junk for messages in case activation mail is not reflected in your inbox.
- Login using your email and password you used for creating.
- After successful login, the Applicant Dashboard will appear with different options.
- Go to Calls – > Scholarship Calls
- Select the Call ID: RU/2024/TAGDev-2.0/001
- Click Apply to start filling out the Application Form.
- Remember to save while filling out the form by “Clicking Save Draft”
- Download, print, and submit it with your application form for admission to the University of your choice.
- Depending on the University you are applying to, you may either submit the document in hard copy or simply attach it to the university’s online portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship 2026. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
What is the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship?
The TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship is a fully funded opportunity for the 2026/2027 academic year, implemented by RUFORUM in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, supporting African students in agriculture and related fields.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are nationals of Kenya and Uganda, or refugees residing in these countries, from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, under age limits (under 25 for undergraduate, under 30 for master’s), and meeting university admission criteria.
What does the scholarship cover?
The scholarship covers tuition fees, research costs, workshop and conference costs, living expenses including stipend and hostel, a laptop, internship attachment, community engagement, field attachment, and entrepreneurship training.
What is the application deadline?
The submission deadline is 1st May 2026.
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Apply through the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) portal at https://rims2.ruforum.org/, create an account, select the call ID RU/2024/TAGDev-2.0/001, fill the form, and submit with your university admission application.
Which universities are participating?
Participating universities include Gulu University, Egerton University, Africa University, University of the Free State, Malawi University of Science and Technology, University of Eldoret, Uganda Martyrs University, University of Port Harcourt, University of Cape Coast, University of Bamenda, National University of Agriculture, and Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique.
What study levels are supported?
The scholarship supports Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs.
Is there an age limit for applicants?
Yes, applicants must be less than 25 years for undergraduate and less than 30 years for master’s studies at the time of application, with extended limits for refugees and persons with disabilities.
Are there specific fields of study?
The scholarship focuses on fields related to agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship, as specified by each participating university.
What documents are required for application?
Applicants need to complete the online scholarship application via RIMS and submit it along with their admission application to the chosen university, meeting the specific admission requirements of that institution.
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