In partnership with

Call for Scholarship Applications under the

TAGDev Call
2.0ID:RU/2025
Programme for the 2025/2026
UCC/TAGDEV2.0
Academic Year at University of Cape Coast
Training the Next Generation of Scientists for Africa
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1.0 Background

The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with Mastercard
Foundation, Gulu University (Uganda), Egerton University (Kenya), Africa University (Zimbabwe), University of
Free State (South Africa), Malawi University of Science and Technology (Malawi), University of Eldoret (Kenya),
Uganda Martyrs University (Uganda), University of Port Harcourt (Nigeria), University of Cape Coast (Ghana),
University of Bamenda (Cameroon), National University of Agriculture (Benin), and Université Mohammed VI
Polytechnique (Morocco) are implementing a 10 year programme (2023-2033) called Transforming African
Agricultural Universities to Meaningfully Contribute to Africa’s Growth and Development (TAGDev 2.0). The
programme seeks to strengthen universities and TVET institutions to better serve communities by skilling and
empowering Africa’s young people and their institutions to drive inclusive, equitable and climate resilient
transformation of agriculture and agrifood systems. The TAGDev 2.0 programme will support young African
students that are economically disadvantaged but academically competent to access university education. The
scholarship is open to both female and male applicants. However, females, refugees, internally displaced persons,
and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.

2.0 Eligible Programmes

This call for Scholarships for the 2025/2026 academic year is open to applicants interested in and eligible to study
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Extension and Community Development,
Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, Master of Philosophy in Molecular Biology
and Biotechnology, Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension, Master of Philosophy in Aquaculture, Master of
Philosophy in Crop Science Programme at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana.

2.1. Admission requirements to the University of Cape Coast and the specific academic programmes
Bachelors Admission Requirements
Programmes

BSc. Agriculture WASSCE/SSSCE: Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects with an
overall aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE respectively. Three of the six
subjects should be in English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or
Social Studies and three must be in relevant electives.
For purposes of admission, credits pass in:
i. WASSCE means A1 – C6
ii. SSSCE means A – D

In addition, candidates must have credit passes in three (3) Elective Subjects under
any of the options listed below:
OPTION ONE: General Agriculture, Chemistry and any one other
Science/Agriculture subject
OPTION TWO: Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics
OPTION THREE: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science
Electives (General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry,
Agricultural Mechanization, Fisheries and Forestry).
• General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level: Applicants should, in
addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and
Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced
Level.
• International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE): Applicants
should have credit passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level subjects (including English
and Mathematics) and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced
Level.
• International Baccalaureate (IB): Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4
at the Higher Level in three (3) subjects relevant to the Programme of choice
(minimum of grade 5 for Health and Allied Sciences). Applicants should, in
addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
• Mature applicants: The candidate must be above 25 years old at the time of the
application. In addition, they must possess GCE “O” level or SSSCE/WASSCE
credit passes in English Language and Core Mathematics. Candidates who do
not have the required “O” Level/SSSCE/WASSCE passes will be required to take
Special Entrance Examination papers in the two subjects.
• Relevant professional certificates and tertiary level diplomas: Entry at levels 200
and 300 depending on the assessment of the diploma or certificate.
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BSc Agricultural To qualify for admission, an applicant must meet the following minimum
Extension and requirements:
Community
Development SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate Applicants
i. Candidates must have a maximum aggregate of 20 and pass the following core
subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
ii. In addition to the above, candidates must have passed not lower than D7 (C) in
elective subjects under options 1, 2 or 3 below:
OPTION ONE: General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics
OPTION TWO: Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Elective Mathematics
OPTION THREE: UCC Remedial Agriculture, Remedial Science Programme,
Biology/Horticulture/Agro-Forestry.

Post-Diploma Candidates: Candidate must possess a Diploma in Agriculture (at least

a Second-Class Lower Division) from a recognised institution together with (5) credit
passes at GCE ‘O’ Level in English Language and Mathematics and at least three
(3) other science subjects or six (6) passes (3 core and 3 elective subjects in
WASSCE) with at least two in science subjects. All postdiploma candidates must
pass a selection interview.
BSc Agribusiness To qualify for admission, an applicant must meet the following minimum
requirements:
SSCE/WASSCE Applicants
a. Candidates must possess Credit passes (C6 for WASSCE and D for SSSCE) in
the 3 Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science/Social Studies)
b. In addition, candidates must have Credit passes in three (3) Elective Subjects
under any of the options listed below:
OPTION ONE: Any three subjects from General Agriculture, Chemistry, Physics,
Elective Mathematics and Biology.
OPTION TWO: Any three subjects from Chemistry, Biology Physics and Elective
Mathematics.
OPTION THREE: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science
Electives: General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry,
Fisheries and Forestry.
OPTION FOUR: Three passes in technical courses including at least one science
subject.
OPTION FIVE: Three passes in Visual Art Courses include at least one science
subject.
OPTION SIX: Three passes in Home Economics courses including at least one
science subject.
OPTION SEVEN: Three passes in courses in General Arts or Business.
• Mature Applicants: Mature applicants must have attained the age of 25 years or
above with proof of having attained secondary school education (GCE or
SSCE/WASSCE). These applicants shall be made to write and pass mature
applicants’ entrance exams and an interview. Candidates in the above
categories will be admitted into level 100
• Diploma Certificate Applicants: Diploma holders in any field of Agriculture from
a recognized institution with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division will be
considered for admission at Level 300. Candidates must pass a selection
interview.
• Post-Secondary Certificate Applicants: Candidates with post-secondary
teacher’s certificate or certificate from agricultural training colleges will be
considered for admission into level 200 or 300 depending on their performance
at the post-secondary certificate level. Candidates must pass a selection
interview.
Foreign student applicants: Foreign students may be admitted based on
qualifications from their home country, for which the Ghana Tertiary Education
Commission (GTEC) shall determine equivalences and eligibility based on the NAB
Act 2007 (Act 744, 2-2b). Evidence of proficiency in English will be required in the
case of applicants from non-English-speaking countries.
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BSc Horticulture WASSCE and SSCE Holders:

1. The candidate must possess credit passes not lower than C6 for WASSCE and
D for SSSCE in three (3) Core Subjects including English Language and
Mathematics.
2. In addition, candidates must have credit passes in three (3) elective subjects
under any of the options below:
OPTION ONE: General Agriculture, Chemistry and any one other
Science/Agriculture subject
OPTION TWO: Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics
OPTION THREE: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science
Electives – General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal
Husbandry, Fisheries and Forestry.
OPTION FOUR: Three passes in technical courses including at least one
science subject.
OPTION FIVE: Three passes in Visual Art courses including at least one science
subject.
OPTION SIX: Three passes in Home Economics courses including at least one
science subject.
OPTION SEVEN: Three passes in technical courses including at least one
science subject.
OPTION EIGHT: Three passes in Visual Art courses including at least one
science subject.
OPTION NINE: Three passes in Home Economics courses including at least
one science subject.

The overall aggregate for the six subjects, under the options must not exceed
36 (WASSCE) or 24 (SSSCE).

Diploma/Certificate Holders
To qualify for admission into the Programme, candidates must satisfy all of the
following requirements
1. Must possess a Diploma/certificate in Agriculture, or a related field from a
recognized institution.
2. Must pass a selection interview.

Successful applicants will start at either level 200 or 300, depending on the
assessment of certificates/transcripts and the outcome of the interview.

Mature Students:
1. The candidate must be at least 25 years old by 31st December of the year
preceding the admission.
2. a. The candidate must have G.C.E. “O” Level or SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes
in English Language and Core Mathematics
b. Candidates who do not have the required “O” level/SSSCE/WASSCE passes
will be required to take a Special Entrance Examination in the two subjects.
3. The candidate must take the Mature Students’ Entrance Examination organized
by the University of Cape Coast.

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Masters Admission Requirements

Programmes

M.Phil. Molecular Entry requirements for entry into MPhil Programmes are spelt out in the School of
Biology and Graduate Studies Academic Policy Guidelines of UCC. A candidate seeking
Biotechnology admission to the MPhil Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Programme must:
i. Have obtained a good first degree in Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology or Biological Sciences or in any relevant field of study from an
accredited tertiary institution.
ii. Non-researched master’s degree holder with a CGPA of 2.5 or better (top-up
to MPhil).
iii. Submit an official transcript of your academic record and a copy of your
certificate.
iv. Submit, at least, two reference reports, one of which must be from a former
lecturer.
v. Submit a research proposal in the intended area of research.
vi. Pass a selection interview where necessary.
M.Phil. Agricultural To be admitted to the Programme, a candidate must have obtained
Extension i. A good first degree at least Second-Class Lower Division or better from a
recognized institution or Cumulative Grade Point (CGPA) of 2.5 on a 1 - 4 scale
or its equivalence in agriculture or a related field.
ii. A considerable working experience preferably in Agriculture will be an advantage
but not a prerequisite
iii. Foreign students may be admitted based on qualification from their home
country for which the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) shall
determine equivalences and eligibility based on NAB Act 2007 (Act 744, 2-2b).
iv. Evidence of proficiency in English will be required for applicants from non-
English speaking countries.
MPhil Crop A first-degree holder seeking admission into the M.Phil. Programme must:
Science Have obtained a good first degree (at least, a Second Class) in an appropriate field
Programme of study from a recognized university.
i. Submit an official transcript of your academic record.
ii. Submit at least, two reference reports, one of which must be from a former
lecturer.
iii. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study, including a
bibliography.
iv. Satisfy any additional requirement that may be prescribed by the College/
School/Department from time to time
A successful applicant will be offered probationary admission as a Postgraduate
Research Student (PRS) for the first year. Students may progress to the second
year after having satisfied the following conditions:
i. Completed two semesters of coursework.
ii. Obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better (An MPhil candidate who obtains a
CGPA between 2.00 and 2.49 may opt for a step-down MSc degree).
iii. Taken a course in academic writing and passed.
iv. Successfully defended a research proposal before a Departmental
examining panel
Non-research Master’s Degree holders seeking admission to the MPhil Programme
must:
i. Have obtained a CGPA of 2.5 or better in the master’s coursework.
ii. Submit an official transcript of your academic record.
iii. Submit at least, two reference reports, one of which must be from a former
lecturer.
iv. Submit a proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of study, including a
bibliography.
v. Satisfy any additional requirement that may be prescribed by the
College/School/Department from time to time.

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MPhil Aquaculture Candidates applying for the M. Phil. programme in Aquaculture must have;
i. At least a Second Class (Lower Division) B. Sc. degree in the Biological
Sciences with evidence of knowledge based on the student’s transcript.
ii. Students with an Agricultural Science background (e.g., Animal Science,
Agriculture Extension) with at least a Second Class (Lower Division)

2.2. Contact Information iii. Be less than 30 years for undergraduate and
Prof. Festus Annor-Frempong less than 35 years for masters studies at the
TAGDev 2.0 Programme Coordinator time of application.
Emmanuel Adow Obeng Building (Central iv. Should have completed secondary school
Administration) and/or diploma for a Bachelors degree
University of Cape Coast, Private Mail Bag, application not more than four years
University Post Office, Cape Coast, Central (20212024) from the time of this call.
Region, Ghana v. The applicant should meet admission criteria
Email: [email protected] to be eligible Programmes in the University of
Telephone: +233244741679 Cape Coast.
vi. For admission into University of Cape Coast
Lawrence Acheampong (PhD) for an undergraduate degree Programme one
TAGDev 2.0 Gender Wellness and Careers must have attained the following basic
Officer requirements: a) WASSCE/SSSCE—
Emmanuel Adow Obeng Building (Central Applicants should have credit passes
Administration) (WASSCE means A1-C6, SSSCE means
University of Cape Coast, Private Mail Bag, A-D) in six (6) subjects with an overall
University Post Office, Cape Coast, Central aggregate of 36/24 at the WASSCE/SSSCE
Region, Ghana respectively. Three of the six subjects should
Email: [email protected] be core subjects: English Language,
Phone: +233552483376 Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social
Studies and three must be in relevant
3.0 Eligibility for Scholarships electives; b) General Certificate of Education
3.1. Who is eligible to apply? (GCE) Advanced Level— Applicants should,
Scholarships are open to candidates in Ghana in addition to credit passes in five (5) GCE
from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. ‘O’ Level subjects (including English and
Candidates from conflict and post-conflict Mathematics), have three (3) passes in the
areas of Africa residing in Ghana are also relevant subjects at the Advanced Level; c)
encouraged to apply. The applicant has to be in a General Business Certificate Examination
position to qualify for admission into (GBCE)— Applicants should have credit
undergraduate and/or postgraduate programmes passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising
at the University of Cape Coast. All applicants three (3) core subjects including English
should read and thoroughly understand the Language and Mathematics plus three (3)
admission criteria for the relevant programmes at relevant elective subjects; d) International
the University of Cape Coast. General Certificate of Secondary Education
Students already having a scholarship of any (IGCSE)— Applicants should have credit
kind are not eligible to benefit from this passes in five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level
scholarship opportunity. Anyone with a double subjects (including English and Mathematics)
scholarship if found will automatically be and three (3) passes in the relevant subjects
disqualified. Beneficiaries of TAGDev 2.0 at the Advanced Level; e) International
scholarships are not eligible to apply. Baccalaureate (IB)— Applicants should have
a minimum of grade 4 at the Higher Level in
3.2. Selection criteria three (3) subjects relevant to the Programme
i. Be a national of Ghana or a refugee resident of choice (minimum of grade 5 for Health and
in Ghana to benefit from the national Allied Sciences). Applicants should, in
respective scholarship quota. addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in
ii. Be economically disadvantaged, from English/Literature and Mathematics (SL).
marginalized communities, and/or coming vii. Demonstrate interest in agriculture,
from conflict and post-conflict areas in agribusiness and entrepreneurship. viii.
Ghana. Demonstrate leadership qualities.

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ix. Have a commitment to working in agriculture iii. Retaking more than four courses will lead to
and agricultural value chains. the withdrawal of the scholarship awarded to
x. Have a strong commitment to community the candidate.
transformation. iv. Applicants who may be discovered to have
xi. Female candidates are highly encouraged to falsified information to gain advantage
apply. of the scholarship shall be disqualified on
confirmation of the falsification and/or forgery.
3.3. What the scholarship covers
This is a full board comprehensive scholarship v. Any misconduct (breaching university rules,
that covers: tuition fees, research costs, especially examination malpractice, violence
workshop and conference costs, living expenses towards others) on the part of the successful
including stipend and hostel, laptop, internship applicant shall lead to automatic
attachment, community engagement and field disqualification and loss of the
attachment, and entrepreneurship training. scholarship.
Consequently, considering the level of vi. Successful applicants will be expected to
investment, successful applicants will be required become champions and transformative
to become high achievers, highly engaging and leaders, entrepreneurs and changemakers at
focused students/ graduates and change makers various levels and shall remain
contributing to outreach services in the communicating with RUFORUM and the
communities, capable of creating enterprises that Universities as part of the Programme
create jobs for themselves and others and have Alumni.
personal satisfaction and dynamism.
4.0. Application process and procedure
3.4. Support to Refugees, Displaced Persons 4.1. Application for university admission at
(RDPs) and Persons With Disabilities the University of Cape Coast
(PWDs). All applications for admission to the University of
In addition to other scholars benefits, RDPs and Cape Coast must follow any of the processes
PWDs will receive the following support: below.
1. RDPs will be supported with travel
documents Application via online
2. PWDs will receive assistive devices to 1) Go to the University of Cape Coast website
support learning and movement during the https://www.ucc.edu.gh/node/17866
course of studies. 2) Go to Admissions and click TAGDev 2.0
Admissions 2025
3.5. Nature of the scholarship 3) Go to Apply for Admission here - TAGDev 2.0
This is a comprehensive scholarship with direct Admissions - University of Cape Coast
and indirect costs that will be covered by the 4) Proceed to the online application form by
programme through the implementing university Selecting Your Application Type
where the student will be studying. Indirect costs 5) Fill out the appropriate application form, and
such as participation in the international save it.
conference will be directly covered by the 6) Remember to apply for the scholarship via
RUFORUM Secretariat. The following further https://rims2.ruforum.org/
apply: 7) Submit your Completed Application form with
i. Direct costs for student training will be the following documents:
transferred to the university as a grant a. CV/Resume
payable. The students will receive their b. Letter of Recommendation
respective services and entitlements from the c. Transcript(s)/Results
university as the implementer and where Slip(s)/Certificate(s)
necessary from RUFORUM. d. Birth Certificate
ii. All scholarships will be on a rolling basis e. Print out and scanned completed
implying that, the scholarship will be renewed Scholarship Application form.
on an annual basis subject to satisfactory
academic performance at the grade B level of
the University of Cape Coast.

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Application via Email. 4.2. Application for Scholarship

1) Go to the University of Cape Coast website The procedure for submitting the TAGDev 2.0
https://www.ucc.edu.gh/node/17866 scholarship application through the RUFORUM
2) Go to Admissions and click on TAGDev 2.0 Information Management System (RIMS) is as
Admissions 2025. follows:
3) Go to Apply for Admission here - TAGDev 2.0 i. Access the RIMS Web Portal through
Admissions - University of Cape Coast https://rims2.ruforum.org/
4) Download appropriate admission forms ii. Create your account by clicking on Register
(Undergraduate or Postgraduate) Here
5) Fill out the application form. iii. An email will be sent to your valid email
6) Remember to apply for the scholarship via address to activate your account. Please
https://rims2.ruforum.org/ check the Spam or Junk for messages in
7) Submit your application form with the case activation mail is not reflected in your
following documents to inbox.
[email protected]. iv. Login using your email and password you
a) CV/Resume used for creating.
b) Letter of Recommendation v. After successful login, the Applicant
c) Transcript(s)/Results Dashboard will appear with different options.
Slip(s)/Certificate(s) vi. Go to Calls – > Scholarship Calls
d) Birth Certificate vii. Select the Call ID:RU/2025 UCC/TAGDEV2.0
e) Print out and scanned completed viii. Click Apply to start filling out the Application
Scholarship Application forms. Form.
ix. Remember to save while filling the form by
For any assistance, kindly contact the “Clicking Save Draft”
administrator at [email protected] x. Download, print and submit it with your
application form for admission to the
Submission Deadline: 1st April 2025 University.
xi. Submit the document in hard copy or simply
Dates for key Virtual Information Session Days attach it to the university online portal.
shall be communicated in due course

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