University of Cape Coast TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships 2025
- Omran Aburayya
- Mar 24
- 2 min read
If you aspire to revolutionize agricultural practices in Africa while pursuing a transformative educational experience, the TAGDev 2.0 Programme Scholarships at the University of Cape Coast could be your gateway. These scholarships are designed to empower economically disadvantaged yet academically capable young Africans, enabling them to drive sustainable development in agriculture and beyond. Everything you need to know about this exciting opportunity is in this article.
Scholarship Summary
Location: Ghana
Host University: University of Cape Coast
Study Level: Bachelor's & Master’s Degrees
Areas of Focus: Agriculture, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Aquaculture, Horticulture, and Community Development
Target Group: Economically disadvantaged individuals, refugees, internally displaced persons, and persons with disabilities
Value & Funding: Comprehensive funding covering tuition fees, research costs, living expenses, and more
Award Duration: Duration of the selected programme subject to satisfactory performance
Application Deadline: 1st April 2025
Eligible To: Ghanaian nationals, refugees residing in Ghana, and individuals meeting the specific program admission criteria
TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Overview
The TAGDev 2.0 Programme, in partnership with RUFORUM and Mastercard Foundation, seeks to nurture future change-makers in agriculture. The initiative targets young Africans from marginalized communities, equipping them with essential skills to contribute meaningfully to their societies. Successful candidates will benefit from both academic and entrepreneurial training.
Available Study Programs
1. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
2. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Community Development
3. Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness
4. Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
5. Master of Philosophy in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
6. Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension
7. Master of Philosophy in Aquaculture
8. Master of Philosophy in Crop Science
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients will enjoy a full-board scholarship that includes:
Tuition fees
Research expenses
Workshop and conference costs
Stipends for living expenses
Hostel accommodation
Laptop for academic use
Internship and field attachments
Community engagement opportunities
Entrepreneurship training
Special support for refugees (travel documents) and persons with disabilities (assistive devices)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
Be Ghanaian nationals or refugees residing in Ghana.
Come from economically disadvantaged or marginalized communities.
Be under 30 years (undergraduate) or 35 years (masters) by the application deadline.
Meet admission requirements for the selected program at the University of Cape Coast.
Demonstrate a strong interest in agriculture and leadership potential.
Show commitment to community transformation.
Application Procedure
For University Admission:
1. Visit the University of Cape Coast admissions portal and complete the appropriate application form.
2. Submit the form online or via email along with:
CV/Resume
Letter of recommendation
Academic transcripts/results
Birth certificate
Completed scholarship application form
For Scholarship Application:
Register and log in to the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) portal.
Fill out the application form for Call ID: RU/2025 UCC/TAGDEV2.0.
Submit the completed form along with the required documents.
ℹ️📂 For further information, download the call for applications PDF document here and visit the official call webpage here.
🗓️ Application Deadline: April 1, 2025
🔗 OFFICIAL CALL LINK
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