Master of Science in Agriculture students can avail themselves of numerous scholarships from their governments, universities, and privately funded organizations. These are aimed at financially benefiting students by granting funds for tuition, research, and in some instances, living expenses. Numerous colleges offer scholarships on a merit basis, while government institutions offer funding on need or research basis. Specialized agricultural scholarships are provided by various institutions such as ICAR (India), USDA (USA), and FAO (International).
Scholarships are also offered by private entitiesand agriculture business firms with the intention of nurturing creativity and sustainability in agriculture. Some are specific to a country such as the Fulbright Scholarship (USA), Chevening Scholarship (UK), and DAAD Scholarships (Germany). Students are encouraged to search university websites, government portals, and international scholarship directories for availability, eligibility, and cut-off dates. Often, scholarships require one to excel academically, submit a research proposal or prove financial need. There is an increased likelihood of receiving sponsorship when applying early, and meeting all set requirements. These scholarships are important in the realization of equitable access to ‘agricultural education’ and the advancement of sustainable farming and agribusiness.