Back to all articles

African Plant Nutrition Scholar Award 2020 ($2,000 Grant)

E

Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

April 29, 2020

The African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI) is offering ten (10) awards worth USD $2,000 each to deserving African graduate students studying sciences related to plant nutrition and crop nutrient management. The award is granted independently of any other scholarship or assistantship the student currently holds.

Africa Plant Nutrition Scholarship Program 2020

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in an M.Sc., M.Phil., or Ph.D. degree programme as of the application deadline.
  • Must be attending a degree-granting university located in Africa.
  • Must be researching a field directly relevant to plant nutrition and management of crop nutrients.

Required Application Documents (In English or French)

Prepare PDF copies of the following items before starting your online application at www.apni.net/scholar-apply:

  1. Electronic transcripts of all university coursework, showing cumulative and final grade records (GPA or percentile).
  2. Two signed letters of support on official letterhead (including phone numbers and email addresses), one of which must be from your major professor/supervisor.
  3. A clear description of your thesis or dissertation research focus highlighting its originality, depth, scope, innovative approach, and relevance to Africa.
  4. A brief summary of honours/awards received, employment history, career goals, and extracurricular activities.

Application Deadline: 30th April 2020.

EDITORIAL VERIFICATION

Published by Mentra Academic Research

Every study guide, syllabus analysis, and timing breakdown is cross-checked against official examination criteria (JAMB UTME, POST-UTME, and WAEC) by subject matter specialists.

Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

M

Miracle Peters

Apr 29, 2020

Are Soil Science and Agronomy MSc students in Nigerian federal universities eligible for this $2,000 grant?

M

Mentra Admissions Desk

Apr 29, 2020

Yes, Miracle! Soil Science, Soil Fertility, and Agronomy graduate students enrolled in any accredited Nigerian university are prime candidates for the APNI Scholar Award.

Leave a comment or question

Continue Reading

Related articles.

FUTA School of Agriculture Calls for Erasmus KA 171 CEIA3 Scholarship applications
Scholarships & Grants3 min read

FUTA Erasmus KA 171 CEIA3 Spanish Scholarship 2026/2027

FUTA invites postgraduate students in the School of Agriculture (SAAT) to apply for the 2026/2027 Erasmus KA 171 mobility scholarship in Spain by May 11.

#universities#Academic Guide
Apr 27, 2026Read Article
PRACTICE WHAT YOU READ

Turn study tips into high scores.

Apply these exact pacing techniques in the official Mentra JAMB and POST-UTME CBT simulators.