IAOM MEA launches fully funded milling technology scholarship in Morocco

MOROCCO – The International Association of Operative Millers- Middle East and Africa (IAOM MEA), in partnership with the National Flour Milling Federation (FNM) and Essa Al Ghurair Investment (EGI), has unveiled a fully funded scholarship program aimed at equipping aspiring milling professionals with advanced technical training.

The program, slated to begin on January 12, 2026, will offer a six-month intensive course in Advanced Milling Technology hosted at the Centre for Study and Research in the Cereal Industry (CERIC) in Casablanca, Morocco. Applications are open until August 16, 2025.

The initiative is designed to strengthen technical capacity across the grain milling sector in the MEA region, providing a new generation of millers with essential skills in a rapidly evolving industry.

According to IAOM MEA, the program will provide full tuition, daily lunch, practice materials, local insurance, industrial visits, and recreational activities throughout the course duration.

Founded in 1896, the International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) is a global professional body serving grain milling professionals.

The MEA region is one of IAOM’s most active chapters, with a strong focus on technical training, knowledge exchange, and regional cooperation in grain milling and seed processing.

Through its annual conferences, technical workshops, and specialised training programs, IAOM MEA has established itself as a leading voice in developing milling expertise across diverse markets.

“This scholarship represents a powerful collaboration between key players in the milling industry to build human capital in regions where technical skills are urgently needed,” IAOM MEA said in a statement. “It reflects our continued commitment to education, training, and innovation in grain processing.”

Essa Al Ghurair Investment, a leading regional agribusiness firm with significant operations in flour milling and commodity trading, brings strategic industry insight to the partnership. The National Flour Milling Federation (FNM), an advocate for technical standards and workforce development in milling, also plays a central role in the initiative.

The training curriculum at CERIC, a recognised centre for cereal science and milling technology, will combine theory with hands-on technical modules and field exposure. Graduates will emerge with competencies aligned to international milling standards and industry expectations.

The scholarship is open to candidates from across the Middle East and Africa, particularly young professionals looking to launch or advance their careers in grain milling.

IAOM MEA encourages applicants with a strong interest in cereal science, food processing, or agricultural engineering to apply.

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