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The APA offers competitive, merit-based scholarships to local and international students
pursuing postgraduate studies in Agricultural and Applied Economics, Extension, Innovation
and Development, and Applied Data Science at LUANAR. Since 2022, the programme has supported
Master's and PhD training, promoting academic excellence, research capacity, gender inclusion,
and regional participation.
Scholarships are awarded based on academic performance,
research potential, and relevant qualifications to develop skilled professionals
capable of addressing Africa's agricultural and development challenges.
To be considered for an APA scholarship, applicants must::
Since 2022, APA has exceeded its postgraduate enrolment targets, enrolling:
APA Scholarships are available to the following programmes:
APA offers short course opportunities to provide practical knowledge and skills on agricultural policy issues
that align with industry demands so far,
the APA has conducted 4 short courses and trained about 282 participants. Below are some of the trainings conducted so far:
APA also facilitates academic and professional exchange visits for academic and non-academic staff, researchers, and postgraduate students at both national and regional levels. These exchanges provide opportunities for knowledge sharing, skills development, collaborative research, networking, and exposure to best practices across institutions. Through these initiatives, participants strengthen their academic and professional capacities while fostering institutional partnerships and regional collaboration. To date, APA has supported over 20 staff members and 15 postgraduate students to undertake exchange visits at various regional universities, contributing to capacity development and strengthening collaboration within the African higher education and research community.
