Uganda Martyrs University Announces 15 TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship Awardees for the 2026/2027 Academic Year
By Evaline Acan
Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) has selected 15 students for scholarships under the Transforming African Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0) programme for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The call attracted 334 applications, of which 311 met the eligibility requirements. A total of 154 applicants were admitted and considered for the scholarship, with 46 candidates shortlisted for validation. Following the validation exercise, 15 students were selected for scholarships.
The selected students comprise nine females (60%) and six males (40%), bringing together a cohort that reflects the importance of diversity in shaping Africa’s future workforce. Their selection highlights the programme’s commitment to creating opportunities for both young women and men to access higher education, build their capabilities and contribute their ideas, skills and perspectives to addressing development challenges
TAGDev 2.0, implemented by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is strengthening the capacity of African universities to produce graduates who can respond to the continent’s evolving agricultural and socio-economic needs. The programme places emphasis on making higher education more relevant to the realities of young people, industries and local communities by bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world application. Through expanded access to education, industry exposure, hands-on experience and enterprise development, TAGDev 2.0 is creating opportunities for young people to turn their knowledge into viable solutions, contribute to resilient agri-food systems and shape more sustainable livelihoods across Africa.
RUFORUM congratulates the 15 successful candidates and commends UMU for its commitment to nurturing the next generation of skilled professionals and leaders who will contribute to Africa’s development.
Below is the list of 2026/2027 TAGDev 2.0 scholars
| No | Awarded Scholars | Gender | Course |
| 1. | Vicky Achia | Female | B. Agric Econ and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 2. | PATRICK MUWANGUZI | Male | B. Agric Econ and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 3. | BONECONCILA KYARISIIMA | Female | B. Agric Econ and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 4. | HARRIET KENYI MELING | Female | B. Agric Econ and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 5. | Moses Gogonya | Male | B. Agric Econ and Agribusiness Mgt |
| 6. | Mugide Lilian | Female | MSc. Agribusiness and Innovation |
| 7. | Brenda Kakungulu | Female | MSc. Agribusiness and Innovation |
| 8. | Mbajjo Ronald | Male | MSc. Agribusiness and Innovation |
| 9. | MONICA KYAMPEIRE | Female | MSc. Agroecology |
| 10. | LAKER PETRA SMILE | Female | MSc. Agroecology |
| 11. | Edmand Musimenta | Male | MSc. Agroecology |
| 12. | BRAIZ KASUSULA | Male | MSc. Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 13. | Elizabeth Atim | Female | MSc. Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 14. | JOHN AJAK JOK | Male | MSc. Monitoring and Evaluation |
| 15. | Dorah Aber | Female | MSc. Monitoring and Evaluation |
