The AgricTech Empowerment Network has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Undergraduate Scholarship Programme, inviting eligible Nigerian students in higher institutions to apply for financial support towards their education.
The scholarship provides financial assistance for tuition and other academic expenses, alongside certification as an AgricTech Scholar. It targets undergraduates with an interest in agriculture, agricultural technology and innovative solutions to challenges affecting Nigeria’s food and farming systems.
The programme covers eligible students in selected states across Nigeria’s South-West and North-Central geopolitical zones.
The initiative aims to encourage young people to combine agricultural knowledge with technology and innovation while developing the next generation of professionals in the agricultural sector.
About the AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship
The AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship is an educational support initiative established by the AgricTech Empowerment Network to assist talented students in Nigerian higher institutions.
It focuses on undergraduates who demonstrate an interest in agriculture, agricultural technology and the future of food production in Nigeria.
Through financial assistance and professional recognition, the programme seeks to encourage students to develop innovative solutions to challenges affecting agriculture and food systems.
The 2026/2027 edition is open to eligible students in selected states across the South-West and North-Central regions.
Successful applicants will receive financial support towards their tuition and academic expenses and be recognised as AgricTech Scholars.
Eligibility Requirements for AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/27
Applicants must satisfy the following conditions to be considered for the scholarship:
- Institutional requirement: Candidates must be enrolled in a recognised Nigerian university, polytechnic or college of education.
- Academic level: Applicants must be in their second year or above of an undergraduate programme.
- Course of study: Candidates must be studying Agriculture, Agricultural Technology or a related discipline.
CGPA Requirements
The scholarship announcement outlines different levels of academic consideration:
- First Class/Distinction: Applicants with this classification receive priority consideration for full awards.
- Second Class Upper/Upper Credit: Candidates in this category may also be considered based on other strong factors, including their introduction video, passion and experience.
Transcript Requirements
Applicants must submit an official or student copy of their academic transcript or statement of results.
The document must:
- Cover at least the most recent academic session.
- Reflect the applicant’s academic performance at their current level.
- Be signed or stamped by the institution’s registry or department.
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Benefits of the AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship
Successful applicants will receive the following benefits:
- Financial support: Assistance with tuition and other academic expenses.
- AgricTech Scholar certification: Recognition as an AgricTech Scholar.
- Public recognition: Selected scholars may be featured on the organisation’s platforms.
The announcement does not specify a fixed monetary value for the scholarship or provide a detailed breakdown of the expenses covered.
Required Documents for the AgricTech Scholarship
Interested applicants should prepare the following documents for their applications:
- Completed application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or résumé.
- Academic transcript or statement of results.
- Introduction video.
- Certificate from an agriculture-related online course offered by the FAO eLearning Academy.
Applicants can access agricultural learning courses through the Food and Agriculture Organization’s eLearning Academy at https://elearning.fao.org/.
How to Apply for the AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/27
Interested and qualified Nigerian students can apply through the application platform provided by the AgricTech Empowerment Network.
The published announcement directs applicants to a newer version of its website for the application procedure but does not provide the detailed submission steps or a direct application form.
Candidates should consult the organisation’s official platform for the latest application instructions and ensure they have prepared all the required documents before applying.
Application deadline: November 30, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
1. Who can apply for the AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship 2026/27?
Nigerian students enrolled in recognised universities, polytechnics or colleges of education can apply if they are in their second year or above and studying Agriculture, Agricultural Technology or a related discipline.
2. What is the deadline for the AgricTech Undergraduate Scholarship?
The application deadline is November 30, 2026.
3. What CGPA is required for the AgricTech Scholarship?
First Class or Distinction candidates receive priority consideration. Students with Second Class Upper or Upper Credit may also be considered based on other factors, including their introduction video, passion and experience.
4. Does the AgricTech Scholarship cover full tuition?
The programme advertises financial support for tuition and academic expenses. However, the announcement does not provide a detailed breakdown of the expenses covered or a fixed scholarship value.
5. Can polytechnic and college of education students apply?
Yes. Students enrolled in recognised Nigerian universities, polytechnics and colleges of education are eligible, provided they meet the other requirements.
6. What documents are required for the AgricTech Scholarship?
Applicants must prepare an application form, CV or résumé, academic transcript, introduction video and a certificate from an agriculture-related course on the FAO eLearning Academy.
7. Is the AgricTech Scholarship open to students outside South-West and North-Central Nigeria?
The programme announcement specifies selected states across the South-West and North-Central geopolitical zones. It does not provide the complete list of eligible states.