Annually, the MTN Foundation offers a N300,000 reward to undergraduate Nigerian students in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
The scholarship provides a platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: MTN Foundation
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦300,000/Yr
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
The MTN Scholarship Scheme is one of the flagship programs of the MTN Foundation since 2010, and is open to eligible undergraduate students studying in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
Launched in 2012, the scholarship is targeted at eligible 200 and 300 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth ₦300,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades. 60 successful blind students are also awarded scholarships worth ₦200,000.00 annually till graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) and MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
- MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to 300 level students while the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to 200 & 300 level Blind students.
- However, for blind students studying Law, which is a 5 years course, only 300 level students can apply for the MTN Scholarship.
- MTN will also award the top 10 UTME candidates with scholarships from their 100 level through to graduation upon meeting grade requirements.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- ₦300, 000.00 (Three hundred thousand Naira) each to cover tuition, book allowances and living stipend for one academic year.
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the application portal on the MTN Scholarship website
- Click on APPLY for MTN Scholarships 2025
- You will be required to fill out a form to test your eligibility for the scholarship program.
- If you are qualified, you will be able to proceed to fill out the scholarship application form and upload all required documents.
- Ensure you preview your applications before submitting.
- Click on the button below to begin the application process and benefit form the program.
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