Are you between 18-35 years of age? Are you into agricultural ventures or are passionate about starting one? Then apply now for the 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program.
Participants for this program must commit to launching or expanding agricultural ventures following the program.
Benefits of the program include free meals, free lodging, free tuition, free training materials, and a free business growth kit amongst others.
By reading this guide, you will learn about the method of application, eligibility requirements, and benefits of the program.
Also see:NITDA IgniteHer Bootcamp Program 2025 for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
Summary of 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program
| Host | Mastercard Foundation and Songhai |
| Category | Grant/Training |
| Eligible Countries: | Nigeria |
| Title | Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program |
| Experience level | None |
| Benefits | Training |Sponsorship | Mentorship |
| Application method | online |
| Deadline | Not specified |
About 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program
In the next three years, the Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme hopes to teach and send more than three thousand young Nigerians in the agricultural sector, with a focus on 70 percent young women, to become modern farm managers/technicians and agro-entrepreneurs.
In an effort to provide young Africans with opportunities, this forward-thinking alliance is launching a three-month training program that will cover essential agro-business topics.
The program’s overarching objective is to achieve a lofty target in the next decade.
This 3-month Boot Camp offers sustainable farming methods and practical agricultural experience to aspiring agro-entrepreneurs, modern farm managers/technicians, and those currently in the application process.
This is your opportunity to join the green economy of the future if you operate an agribusiness, are seeking to build your technical expertise in agriculture, or both!
Requirements for 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program
The following are the requirements to be eligible for the Songhai/Mastercard Integrated Agriculture Empowerment Program:
- All participants must be in the age bracket of 18 to 35.Â
- All participants must have either begun or been very interested in beginning an agricultural venture. –
- Owerri, Ebony, or Oyo must be accessible by participants.
- In order to ensure a smooth rollout, participants should be part of a support structure.
Benefits of Empowerment Program
- Free tuition
- Free accommodationÂ
- Free training materials
- Free certification
- Financial support for your agro venture for all selected applicants.
- Free feeding
Available Fields
- Crop Production
- Animal Husbandry
- Aquaculture
- Food ProcessingÂ
How to Apply for 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Program
Individuals who are interested in and meet the requirements for the 2025 Songhai/Mastercard Youth Agricultural Empowerment Scheme are required to commence their application by following the steps below:
- To access the application form for the program, please click the Apply Now button below.
- Please apply immediately by filling out the form.Â
- They will get in touch with the selected individuals to proceed with the next steps.