Scholarship Programs

Aiming to strengthen the competitiveness and capacities of the AF sector, we offer scholarship programs for degree and non-degree training.

Degree

1. Educational Assistance for The Youth in Agriculture (EAsY Agri)

The EAsY Agri Program is a college scholarship grant in support of the children of smallholder farmers and fishers who are inclined to agriculture, providing them equal opportunities to pursue a Degree Program in the field of agriculture and other related courses.

Open slots: 14 Deadline submission of application: July 4, 2022

For the documentary requirements and further details, click this link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G5Eo_QWYclt8b0ChOT9yVbEuJBujjFFM?usp=sharing

2. Educational Grants for the Extension Workers

Educational Grants for Extension Workers (EdGE) is the provision of scholarships for Graduate Degree Programs, specifically Master's and Doctorate Degrees, for deserving and capable AEWs from the Department of Agriculture (DA), State
Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and Local Government Units (LGUs) to pursue higher education towards AF.

For the documentary requirements and further details, click this link:https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EVUSHptdCmDslgZbnTq_WCR1VrZA1MMo?usp=sharing

3. The Expanded Human Resource Development Program (EHRDP)

We offer a program of continuing education and expand the existing programs of scholarships in national and international institutions for deserving technical, scientific, and extension workers and practitioners in agriculture and fisheries.

4. Master in Public Management major in Rural Development (MPM-RD)

Intended for the permanent employees of the three major rural development-oriented line agencies namely the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), we offer an 18-month scholarship program to create a pool of managers capable of handling the dynamics in the rural development sector.

5. Youth in Agriculture and Fisheries Program (YAFP)

We have a scholarship program that encourages capable and deserving youth, particularly the children of smallholder farmers and fishers to pursue studies and professional careers in AF. Scholarships will be provided through State Universities and Colleges, private colleges, and universities approved by the ATI Capability Building Program Committee.

Non-degree

1. Youth Scholarship Grant on Organic Farming

This scholarship program is a highly specialized internship program designed to instill and develop in the trainees an appreciation and eagerness for organic agriculture and eventually adopt it as their source of income. It differs from other scholarship programs
which provided tuition fee and stipend only. The program provides start-up support and mentoring for the implementation of their business plan. Thus, empowering the youth to become organic agripreneur.

For the eligibility criteria and documetary requirements, click the links below:

2. Youth Empowerment through a Sustainable Program

In partnership with the Foundations for People Development, Inc. – Molding Future Innovations (FPD-MFI), we offer a two-year scholarship program to the members of 4-H clubs nationwide. This is especially focused for the out-of-school youth (OSY) and high school graduates to equip them with knowledge and skills in agriculture and entrepreneurship technology. The program aims to have a new generation of farmers who will continue and sustain the agricultural activities in the country, ensuring food security for all.

3. Young Filipino Farmers Training Program in Japan (YFTTPJ)

In collaboration with the Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC) and Japan Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (Japan-MAFF), we offer a training program for male OSY Filipino farmers with two years of farming experience. This program will equip them with technical knowledge and skills in agricultural and cooperative management; offer them learning opportunities on agricultural information; as well as appreciate the Japanese culture work and values.

4.Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan

The Filipino Young Farmers Internship Program in Taiwan is a partnership between Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO) and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in the Philippines(TECO) to enhance existing relations through the implementation of an Internship Program for qualified young Filipino farmers. The Internship Program consists of the acquisition of skills and knowledge through the exchange of modern agricultural and fisheries techniques, marketing strategies and mechanisms, cooperative management, and enhancement of competencies, discipline, and values.

For the eligibility criteria and documentary requirements, click the links below:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lyFMJcg2ufd1n-a3SpaZ2nR-W_OziL41?usp=drive_link