MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024

MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024

The MTN Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 MTN Scholarships Program, which supports high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions. The program offers scholarships in three categories:

1. MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS)

Eligibility:

• Open to 300 level students studying Science and Technology-related courses.
• Applicable to students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
• 300 scholarships are awarded annually until graduation, provided grade requirements are met.
• Annual award amount: N300,000 (increased from N200,000).

Requirements:

• Minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper credit) for university and college of education students.
• For polytechnic students, a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from OND and admission into the HND program.
• Direct Entry students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from OND and admission into 300 level in a public university.

2. MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS)

Eligibility:

• Open to 200 and 300 level blind students studying any course.
• Applicable to students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
• The number of scholarships has increased to 100 students.
• Annual award amount: N300,000 (increased from N200,000).

Requirements:

• For university and college of education students, a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
• For polytechnic students, a minimum CGPA of 2.0 from OND and admission into the HND program.
• Blind students studying Law (a 5-year course) can only apply in their 300 level.

3. Top 10 UTME Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Automatically awarded to the top 10 scoring candidates in UTME as announced by JAMB.
• Open to students in any course and any tertiary institution (public or private) in Nigeria.
• Scholarships are awarded from 100 level through to graduation, provided grade requirements are met.
• Annual award amount: N300,000 (increased from N200,000).

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply through the MTN Foundation Scholarship application portal. Ensure to have the necessary documents and meet the eligibility requirements before applying.

Important Notes

• Scholarships cover tuition, accommodation, and stipends.
• Candidates should maintain the required CGPA to continue receiving the scholarship until graduation.
• This program does not automatically guarantee employment with MTN.