MasterCard/Songhai Integrated Agriculture Training Scholarship for Young Nigerians
The Songhai Sustainable Agricultural Development Initiative in Nigeria (SOSDINI) in partnership with Mastercard Foundation invites all young people interested in Agriculture to sign up for our 3-month boot camp in integrated Agricultural production systems, Farm management and Entreprencprship in Agro-business.
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!
WHAT YOU STAND TO GAIN
- Hands-on farming in a new sustainable and integrated agricultural experience
- Development of agricultural management skills
- Setting up and managing an integrated farm
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
Programme 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
How to Apply for the Scholarship
If you meet the scholarship criteria, read more about the application process on the official announcement page. Then, Click the apply link below.