Gulu University, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), is calling for applications for the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Programme for the 2025/2026 academic year. This fully funded scholarship provides opportunities for academically talented but economically disadvantaged students across Africa, particularly in Uganda and East Africa, to pursue higher education in agriculture, agribusiness, and related fields.
The Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) Programme is a 10-year initiative (2023-2033) aimed at strengthening universities and TVET institutions to drive inclusive and climate-resilient agricultural transformation.
Who Can Apply?
The TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship is open to:
Ugandan and East African students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and persons with disabilities (PWDs).
Undergraduate applicants under 30 years old and Master’s applicants under 35 years old.
Students interested in agriculture, agribusiness, entrepreneurship, and community transformation.
Eligible Degree Programs at Gulu University
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Biosystems Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Food Bioscience and Agribusiness
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Business Education
Master’s Programs
Master of Science in Environmental Science and Natural Resources Management
Master of Science in Agri-Enterprises Development
Master of Science in Food Security and Community Nutrition
Master of Science in Agronomy
What the Scholarship Covers
This comprehensive, fully funded scholarship provides:
Full tuition coverage
Research costs
Living expenses, including stipend and hostel accommodation
Laptops and study materials
Internships, field attachments, and entrepreneurship training
Support for refugees and PWDs, including travel documents and assistive devices
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How to Apply
Step 1: Apply for Admission to Gulu University
Visit the Gulu University application portal at apply.gu.ac.ug.
Register using a valid email or phone number.
Fill out the application form and upload certified academic documents.
Step 2: Apply for the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship
Visit the RUFORUM Information Management System (RIMS) portal at rims2.ruforum.org.
Create an account and verify it via email.
Select Call ID: RU/2025GuluUniv./TAGDEV2.0 and fill in the application form.
Submit both applications before the deadline on April 1, 2025.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must demonstrate:
Academic excellence (meeting Gulu University admission criteria).
Financial need (from marginalized communities or post-conflict areas).
Commitment to agriculture, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship.
Leadership skills and a desire to impact their communities.
Important Contacts
For admission inquiries: admissions@gu.ac.ug | +256 774 981400
For scholarship inquiries: mcf@ruforum.org
Deadline: April 1, 2025
