The Youth Scholarship Grant on Organic Farming is a 21-month internship program for the youth that aims to fully imbibe the "life of a farmer" and organic practices. It comprises a nine-month schooling and on-site training for the farm partners, and a one-year hands-on approach and implementation of the proposed organic enterprise - Infusing in them the heart and mind of a farmer. The ATI-RTC XI is open for applications to fill out slots for 5 Farm Partners and 10 Trainees.
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.
Patterned after the internship program of the Korean Government wherein, there is 100% engagement of their scholars in agriculture sector after the training completion. The 21-month internship program for the youth aims to fully imbibe the "life of a farmer" and the organic practices. It comprises of 1) nine-month schooling and on-site training to the farm partners, and 2) one-year hands-on practice and implementation of proposed organic enterprise.
The program aims to provide all-out support to the trainees until their enterprises are established and made profit to ensure sustainability and to boost their morale. As they complete the program, they will stay as farmer by heart and mind.
To access the Eligibility Criteria and Corresponding Documentary Requirements for Application, please click on where you would like to apply for:
Read more about the guidelines here. The deadline for application is on February 20, 2023.
For inqueries and concerns, you may reach us through tel. no. (084) 217-3433 and look for Mr. Louie Benedict R. Gulfan, Training Specialist II, or through mobile number 0915 659 5957 / 0999 858 1638.
