The MTN Foundation is now accepting applications for its Science & Technology Scholarship Scheme (STSS) and Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students from students enrolled in public tertiary institutions in Nigeria (SSBS). Below are the prerequisites for the MTN scholarship, as well as instructions on how to apply.
The MTN Foundation Scholarship program aims to attract high-achieving second and third-year students enrolled in Nigerian public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education).
The scholarship aims to recognize and reward academic success by providing financial aid to students who would otherwise be unable to pay for their higher education.
The scholarship includes tuition, book allowance, and stipends for qualified and successful full-time Nigerian students studying science and technology-related courses.
Existing recipients have their scholarships renewed every year until graduation if they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit), while new applications are accepted from full-time students in their second and third years of study when they are publicized.
Under its Science & Technology Scholarship Scheme (STSS) and Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (SSBS), MTNF grants annual scholarships to eligible students studying a science-related discipline and blind students studying any discipline.
MTN Foundation Scholarship Schemes Worth
The scholarships, awarded on an annual basis, is worth N200,000.00 (Two hundred thousand Naira). This covers tuition, book allowances and living allowances for one academic year.
MTN Foundation Scholarship Schemes Eligibility
MTN Science and Technology Scholarship, currently in its 12th year, is open to eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation if they maintain the required grades.
MTN Scholarship for Blind Students in its 10th year is targeted at qualified 200 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 60 successful blind students are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation if they maintain the required grades.
Top 10 UTME Scholarship which commenced in 2020, is the latest addition to the MTN Scholarships. Every year the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The successful candidates are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation if they maintain the required grades. The Top 10 UTME Scholarship is awarded irrespective of the successful candidates’ preferred course of study or Tertiary Institution – Public or Private in Nigeria.
How to Apply for MTN Scholarship.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the link below:
https://www.mtnonline.com/scholarships/
Only Shortlisted applicants will be contacted and MTN Foundation bears sole responsibility for final selection of successful beneficiaries.
Deadline: 15th August 2021.