MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students

The MTN Foundation Scholarship Program annually recognizes and rewards outstanding students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. The MTN Foundation gives these scholarships to eligible students across three categories:

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS)

The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS) has been available since 2010 for eligible 300-level students studying science and technology-related courses at Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). Starting in 2024, the scholarship amount has increased from N200,000 to N300,000 annually, with 300 students receiving awards until graduation, contingent on maintaining grade requirements.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS)

Since 2012, the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) has targeted eligible 200 and 300-level blind students in any course at Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. Beginning in 2024, the number of recipients has increased from 60 to 100, and the annual scholarship amount has also risen from N200,000 to N300,000, awarded until graduation upon meeting grade requirements.

Top 10 UTME Scholarship

Introduced in 2020, the Top 10 UTME Scholarship automatically awards the top 10 scoring candidates of the UTME as announced by JAMB. The scholarship supports these candidates from their 100 level through to graduation, irrespective of their course of study or the type of institution (Public or Private in Nigeria). The annual award amount has been increased from N200,000 to N300,000 starting in 2024.

Eligibility Requirements

The first two MTN Foundation scholarships are open to Nigerian students who are already admitted in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. Specific details include:

Course of Study

• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): Open to 300-level students studying science and technology-related courses at Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
• MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): Open to 200 and 300-level blind students in any course at Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

Level of Study

• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): Available to students who have completed their second semester 200-level examinations and are progressing to 300-level, as well as current 300-level students.
• MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): Open to 200 and 300-level blind students at Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. For blind students studying Law (a 5-year course), only 300-level students are eligible.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS):
  • STEM students in Public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper credit).
  • STEM students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND program and must have secured admission into the HND program.
  • Direct Entry level STEM students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND program and must have secured admission into 300-level in a Public University.
• MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):
  • Blind students in Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum CGPA of 2.5.
  • Blind students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 from the OND program and must have secured admission into the HND program.

Application Deadline: June 12, 2024

For further information and application, visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Foundation Scholarship Program