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!
Requirements
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 be 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
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;
