The AgricTech Empowerment Network is accepting applications for the AgricTech Scholarship 2026/2027 for Nigerian students studying agriculture, agricultural technology or related courses. Winners receive financial support for tuition and academic expenses, an AgricTech Scholar certificate and recognition on the network’s platforms. Top students with a First Class or Distinction get priority for full scholarships.
Deadline: 30 November 2026. The scholarship is only for students at institutions in selected South-West and North-Central states.
Key Details
- Organiser: AgricTech Empowerment Network
- Level: undergraduates in at least their second year (university, polytechnic or college of education)
- Courses: agriculture, agricultural technology and related fields
- Regions: South-West and North-Central Nigeria, including the FCT
- Deadline: 30 November 2026
- Results: expected in January 2027
Benefits
- financial support towards tuition and academic expenses (full awards given priority to First Class or Distinction students)
- AgricTech Scholar certification
- recognition on the AgricTech Empowerment Network’s platforms
- a free, recognised FAO online course certificate, which you earn as part of applying
Eligibility
- enrolled in a recognised Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education
- in at least your second year of study
- studying agriculture, agricultural technology or a related discipline
- your institution is in one of the eligible states below
Eligible states:
- South-West: Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Osun and Oyo
- North-Central: Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger, Plateau and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
Academic standing: First Class or Distinction students get priority for full scholarships. Second Class Upper or Upper Credit students may be considered based on their video, passion and experience. Meeting the minimum requirements doesn’t guarantee selection.
Documents You Need
- academic transcript or statement of results for at least your two most recent sessions, signed or stamped by your registry or department
- a two-minute video explaining your passion for agriculture or agritech and how you want to contribute
- a CV showing your studies, experience and extracurricular activities
- a certificate from an agriculture-related online course on the FAO eLearning Academy (free)
How to Apply
- Read the requirements on the official AgricTech Scholarship page.
- Complete a free agriculture-related course on the FAO eLearning Academy and download your certificate.
- Record your two-minute video and prepare your transcript and CV.
- Fill in the application form linked from the official page (you’ll need a Google account to sign in) and upload your documents.
- Submit before 30 November 2026, then check the official status page; notifications are expected in January 2027.
How Applications Are Judged
- clarity and authenticity of your video
- academic performance
- commitment to agriculture
- relevance of your FAO course
- leadership potential and community involvement
Tips
- Start the FAO course now: some take several hours, so don’t leave it to the last week.
- In your video, talk about a real farm or food problem you’ve seen and what you’d do about it.
- Get your transcript signed or stamped early; registries can be slow.
- Include farm work, agric clubs, volunteering or agribusiness projects in your CV.
- Applying is free. Don’t pay anyone who promises to help you win.
Details are based on the programme’s announcement as reported by MSME Africa and other listings. The official website was not accessible for independent checking, so confirm the deadline on the official page before you apply.
