Call for S-FSRP Scholarship Application
Bachelor
Master’s
PhD
Undergraduate (BSc) Deadline
Monday, 16 February 2026
5:00 PM
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Days
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Hours
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Graduate (MSc/MBA/PhD) Deadline
Monday, 2 March 2026
5:00 PM
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Days
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Hours
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Mins
Cost
$0 (Fully Funded)
Type
Scholarship
Location
Puntland, Somalia
Employer
Puntland State
Introduction
The Puntland State of Somalia, through the Somalia Food Systems Resilience Project (S-FSRP), financed by the International Development Association (IDA) of the World Bank, invites eligible candidates to apply for long-term scholarships at PhD, Master’s (MSc/MBA), and Bachelor’s degree levels.
The scholarship program is funded through S-FSRP to support human capital development in priority technical and policy areas relevant to strengthening food systems resilience in the Puntland State of Somalia.
Project Development Objective
The Project Development Objective (PDO) of S-FSRP is to increase preparedness against food insecurity and improve the resilience of food systems in the targeted project areas of Somalia.
This objective will be achieved through increased farm productivity and resilience, including the development and dissemination of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) technologies, climate-resilient seed systems, and gender-responsive innovations.
Project Components:
- Rebuilding Resilient Agricultural Production Capacity
- Supporting the Sustainable Development of Natural Resources for Resilient Agricultural Landscapes
- Getting to Markets for Food Security
- Promoting a Greater Focus on Food Systems Resilience in National and Regional Policymaking
- Contingency Emergency Response Component (CERC)
- Project Coordination and Management
Purpose & Target Beneficiaries
The purpose of the S-FSRP Scholarship Programme is to build long-term human capacity to support increased preparedness against food insecurity and improved resilience of food systems in Puntland State of Somalia.
Target Beneficiaries:
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation – Puntland
Ministry of Livestock and Animal Husbandry – Puntland
Ministry of Environment, Rangeland and Climate Change – Puntland
Other relevant public and private sector practitioners
Training will focus on technical, research, and policy areas aligned with S-FSRP objectives.
Fields of Study
Environmental, Natural Resource Management, and Climate Change
Veterinary and Animal Production Sciences
Agricultural and Environmental Plant Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
1
Citizenship
Applicants must be Somali citizens (Puntlander and resident in Puntland) to ensure the scholarship supports local talent and expertise.
2
Age Limits
Undergraduate: ≤ 25 years | Master’s: ≤ 37 years | PhD: ≥ 35 years
3
Application Process
Complete Scholarship Application Form and meet university requirements. Obtain provisional admission letter with tuition fee structure.
4
Research Commitment
Develop concept note or research proposal aligned with S-FSRP focus areas.
5
Recommendation Letter
Letter from institution, employer, or supervisor required.
6
Service Commitment
Minimum 2 years of service in program’s thematic areas upon graduation.
Female Candidates Encouraged
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Required Application Documents
Completed Scholarship Application Form
Download from Ministry website and fill completely
Concept Note
Required for MSc/PhD applicants only
Training Bond Form
For awarded candidates only
Valid Passport or Puntland ID
Passport or Puntland Civil Service/State ID
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Download Application Documents
Annex 1: Application Form
S-FSRP Scholarship Application Form with complete instructions and guidelines.
Annex 2: Concept Note Format
Required concept note template for MSc/PhD applicants with research guidelines.
Annex 3: Expression of Interest
EoI form for S-FSRP Long-Term Scholarship with submission guidelines.
Submission of Applications
Email Submission
Send to: procurement.fsrp@moai.pl.so
Include all required documents as PDF attachments
Physical Submission
S-FSRP Puntland Project Coordination Unit,
Behind Rugsan Square Hotel, Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, 2nd Floor, Garowe, Puntland State of Somalia.
Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.