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

5. Internship Program for Corn Young Farmers

The Agricultural Training Institute, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture-National Corn Program will be implementing the Internship Program for Corn Young Farmers. It aims to provide opportunities for the youth to acquire the applicable knowledge, skills and practices specifically on corn-based agri-entrepreneurship. The farm partners shall mentor these interns on the farm activities within the corn value chain either through value adding, processing, or marketing.

For the eligibility criteria and documentary requirements, visit the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/CORNInternshipProgram

6. Philippine-Israel Internship Program for the Youth

This is an 11-month on-farm training composed of five (5) days On-the-Job Training (OJT) in the farms and one (1) day theoretical classes. Tours are also provided.

The conduct of the internship program shall be hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Israel in coordination with the targeted host farm families/private companies in the country. Interns are housed in a Kibbutz or Moshav and hosted in the farms where farmers will pay them for their working time.

Interns are expected to have first-hand experience with Israeli modern agricultural and fisheries technologies and methods. Interns shall choose between Horticulture and Animal Science and shall take the entire course syllabus under the chosen program. The comprehensive syllabus is specified in Annex 1.

Basic Qualification:

Graduates of BS Agriculture and other related courses, between 21-33 years of age, single, has no live-in partner nor pregnant or with a child at the time of application and departure;
1. ABE -Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
2. BSFi/BSFAS/BS Aqua - Fisheries/ Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences/Aquaculture
3. ABM/AB -Agribusiness Management/ Agricultural Business BAT-Bachelor in Agricultural Technology
4. ABT-Agricultural Biotechnology
5. VetTech - Veterinary Technology
6. VetMed -Veterinary Medicine
7. BSAF/BSF - AgroForestry/ Forestry
8. BSEE/BSES - Environmental Engineering/ Environmental Science
9. AgEcon - Agricultural Economics
Preferably a son or daughter of a farmer, fisher, or a cooperator of the ATI-\certified LSA, or Farm School;
Has existing agricultural land, regardless of size and status of ownership;
Has good community standing and /or good moral character certified by the Barangay Chairman;
Has no overdue obligation from the DA or ATI at the time of application;
Must not be related by consanguinity or affinity within 2nd degree to any ATI employee (ei, parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, spouse, parent- in-law, daughter/son-in-law);
Not a recipient of ATI's other IIPs, and has no previous overseas travel related to the IIPs;
All laboratory results and medical certificates must include a "Fit to Work" clearance and must be obtained through medical examinations conducted at diagnostic clinics, hospitals, or laboratories accredited by the Department of Health (DOH).

These are:

General doctor examination
General blood tests
HIV test
Hepatitis B test
Pregnancy test
Neuro-psychological tests and certification of no history of any mental illness certified by a licensed Psychologist from a government hospital.

Roles and Responsibilities of Interns:

Interns must be medically healthy and physically fit to perform the intense field physical work as part of the practical training. Each intern must submit a correct and accurate medical statement before arriving in Israel;
The theoretical studies within the program require frequent use of computers by the interns (among other things, computers are used during classes, exams, distance learning, and through online learning). Hence, it is highly recommended that every intern bring his or her laptop for this purpose;
Adopt a positive outlook towards Israel and its people;
Respect the culture, customs, and traditions of the people of Israel;
Comply with all terms and conditions of the program, including, without limitation, the following:
1. Comply with the working system of the training tutors and the regulations imposed for the interns;
2. Accept assigned tasks, professional guidelines and evaluation of AgroStudies and the training tutors;
3. Not to be involved in activities other than the practical training and the academic assignments under the Program;
4. Abide by the laws and regulations of Israel; and
5. Airfare from and to the Philippines and other fees payable by the interns according to the Program rules, and/or the Israeli law.
Prepare at least Php 148,000.00 which can be sourced out from sponsors that will cover the two-way international ticket (Manila, Philippines to Tel Aviv, Israel and vice-versa), local travelling expenses (which shall cover airfare for those travelling by plane or land transportation), travel tax, travel insurance, medical examination, medicines, and other incidental/miscellaneous fees for the internship. Any excess amount shall be returned to the interns (Annex 2. Breakdown of Counterpart Fund of Intern);
Complete the internship program, based on the mutual internship agreement;
Constantly communicate, provide updates, and submit a monthly monitoring report to the ATI-RTCs including the daily activity record or journal and other issues and concerns;
Be entitled to receive from their assigned tutors' allowance according to the Israeli law approximately US$9.00 per hour, for eight (8) hours a day of practical training which can allow them to cover the income tax, national insurance, medical insurance, board and lodging, travel, program fees and other miscellaneous expenses while under the AgroStudies program in Israel;
Conceptualize a Business Enterprise Plan (BEP) during his/her 11-month internship program;
Communicate regularly with the DA-ATI during and after the internship program;
Submit a semi-annual status report of re-entry plan and project to ATl·RTCs;
Share knowledge, and skills learned during the training program with fellow countrymen for a period of not less than two (2) years after return to the Philippines, either by putting up a model or demonstration farm and assisting the community, province, or region in the conduct of training and other extension activities. Interns should also periodically inform ATI and the DA of these activities;
In case of failure to continue the program, the intern shall immediately inform all the parties involved. The interns should wait for the approval of the implementing parties before taking any actions; and
Shoulder the returning traveling expenses in cases of non-completion of the program due to invalid reasons except for major health issues, unforeseen family events, such as death, and force majeure in the host country.

Internship Program Schedule of Activities:

Activities	Month
Recruitment of Applicants Conduct of the assessment of applicants administered by the ATI- RTCs through the following: (1) Interview; and (2)Field Validation	April-May 2025
Endorsement: Submission of the Qualified Applicants by the ATI-RTCs to ATI-CO	1st week of June 2025
Desk Evaluation Validation of all the documentary requirements of the endorsed applicants by ATI-RTCs	2nd week of June 2025
NSC Deliberation	3rd and 4th week of June 2025
AgroStudies Interview	1st week of July 2025
Issuance of Memorandum: Accepted and eligible for the Israel Internship Program	2ndweek of July 2025
Visa Processing and Executive Medical Examination	July – September 2025
Pre-Departure Orientation Interns’ arrival at the ATI-CO Visa Processing Orientation/Briefing Training on Mental Health and Resiliency Send-off Ceremony	September 2025
Checking of Departure Documents and Departure and Send-Off Ceremonv	September 2025
11-Month Internship Program	October 2025 to August 2026
Online monitoring through "Kamustahan"	December 2025 to July 2026
Post-Training Evaluation and Re-entry Planning	August 2026
Submission and Evaluation of the Project Proposal	September 2026
Evaluation and Deliberation of the Project Proposal	September to October 2026
Provision of Financial Support	October 2026
Operational Monitoring of the Internship Program	May 2027

Documentary Requirements:

Application Form; (Form 1)
Certification from the Municipal Agricultural Officer (MAO) as a bonafide son or daughter of a farmer, fisher, or a cooperator of the ATI-certified LSA, or Farm School;
Certificate of Good Moral Character issued by the Barangay; (Form 2)
Certified True Copy of Transcript of Record (TOR) or Certification from the last school attended;
Certified True Copy of College Diploma;
Original National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) or Police Clearance with 1- year validity;
Authenticated copy of PSA Birth Certificate or Certificate of live birth from the Local Civil Registrar Office;
Notarized Affidavit of no relation with ATI employee within the 2nd degree of affinity or consanguinity; (Form 3) and
Original Philippine Passport valid for at least (3) years at the time of application.

Additional Requirements:

Certified true copy of Training Certificates on agriculture and non-agriculture courses; and
Tax Identification Number (TIN) or ID.
2 x 2 Photo white background

You may access the forms through the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/Philippine-IsraelATI10