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TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology

Last verified 2 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

RUFORUM and Mastercard Foundation scholarships for economically disadvantaged Malawian students in agriculture, entrepreneurship and applied chemical engineering at MUST.

Provider
RUFORUM / Mastercard Foundation / Malawi University of Science and Technology
Host country
Malawi
Deadline
1 May, annually
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.
Funding
Fully funded — tuition, living costs and learning materials.
Study level
Undergraduate, Masters
Deadline
1 May, annually

Key eligibility criteria

  • Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded — tuition, living costs and learning materials.

About the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology (2026)

## Overview TAGDev 2.0 (Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa's Growth and Development) is a ten-year RUFORUM programme (2023-2033) funded by the **Mastercard Foundation**. At the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) it funds students on the BSc in Food Science and Technology, MSc in Entrepreneurship and MEng in Applied Chemical Engineering. ## Benefits - Tuition and university fees at MUST. - Living, accommodation and learning-materials support. - Leadership, entrepreneurship and community-engagement training within the RUFORUM/Mastercard Foundation network. ## Eligibility - Academically competent but economically disadvantaged young Africans, with Malawian applicants prioritised at MUST. - Must meet MUST admission requirements for the chosen programme (e.g. six MSCE credits including Biology, Physical Science, Mathematics and English for the BSc; a good first degree plus work experience for the Masters programmes). - Women, refugees, internally displaced persons and applicants with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. ## How to apply Apply through the RUFORUM application portal using Call ID **RU/2026 MUST/TAGDEV2.0**, then submit the printed application with supporting documents to MUST. The 2026/2027 round closed on **1 May 2026**; the call is reissued each academic year.

Funding information

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  • Fully funded — tuition, living costs and learning materials.

TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology eligibility

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  • Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.

TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology document information

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    How to apply for the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.must.ac.mw/storage/708/Call-for-scholarships-MUST-2026.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 1 May, annually. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 1 May, annually. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      1 May, annually

      Provider deadline information: 1 May, annually. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Verified from the official MUST call PDF (HTTP 200): Call ID RU/2026 MUST/TAGDEV2.0, submission deadline 1 May 2026.
    Last checked 9/2/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology?+

    Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.

    What funding does the TAGDev 2.0 Scholarships at Malawi University of Science and Technology offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded — tuition, living costs and learning materials.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 1 May, annually. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.must.ac.mw/storage/708/Call-for-scholarships-MUST-2026.pdf to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Economically disadvantaged Malawian and African students admitted to eligible MUST programmes in food science, entrepreneurship or applied chemical engineering.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 1 May, annually. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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