Fully Funded University of Port Harcourt Scholarship 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students (TAGDev 2.0)
Looking for a fully funded scholarship in Nigeria? The University of Port Harcourt, in partnership with RUFORUM and the Mastercard Foundation, is offering a comprehensive scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic session.
This opportunity is designed for academically talented but economically disadvantaged students who want to study agriculture, agribusiness, and related courses. The scholarship covers nearly every major cost of your education.
Scholarship Benefits (What the Scholarship Covers)
Successful applicants will receive a full scholarship package, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation and hostel costs
- Monthly living stipend
- Laptop
- Research costs
- Internship and industrial attachment support
- Conference and workshop funding
- Entrepreneurship training
- Community engagement and fieldwork support
This is one of the most generous scholarship opportunities currently available to students in Nigeria.
Eligible Courses at UNIPORT
Undergraduate Programmes
- B.Sc. Agricultural Economics
- B.Sc. Agribusiness Management
- B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Development Studies
- B.Sc. Animal Science
- B.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition
Postgraduate Programmes
- M.Sc. Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences
- M.Sc. Agribusiness Management
- M.Sc. Crop Science
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be a Nigerian citizen or a refugee residing in Nigeria.
- Come from an economically disadvantaged background.
- Meet the admission requirements for the University of Port Harcourt.
- Demonstrate leadership potential and interest in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
- Show commitment to community development.
Age Limits
- Undergraduate applicants: under 25 years old.
- Master’s applicants: under 30 years old.
- Refugees and internally displaced persons have higher age limits.
Application Deadline
June 1, 2026
Late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Step 1: Complete the Initial Google Form
Applicants must first complete the designated Google Form provided in the scholarship call.
Step 2: Apply for Admission to UNIPORT
- Undergraduate applicants apply through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board and select UNIPORT as first choice.
- Master’s applicants apply through the UNIPORT School of Graduate Studies portal.
Step 3: Apply for the TAGDev Scholarship
Create an account and submit your application through the RUFORUM Information Management System.
Call ID: RU/2026/TAGDev-2.0/001
Why This Scholarship Is Worth Applying For
Unlike many scholarships that only cover tuition, the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship provides a complete support package that includes accommodation, living expenses, a laptop, and professional development opportunities.
Priority Applicants
Special consideration is encouraged for:
- Female applicants
- Refugees
- Persons with disabilities
- Students from conflict-affected communities
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