MTN Scholarship Scheme provides an annual platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
Every year, the MTN Foundation offers a N300,000 reward to undergraduate Nigerian students in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Requirements:
To be considered for the 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates, read and digest the information below:
- 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.Â
- 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.
CGPA Requirements Include;
- The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS):
- STEM Students in Public Universities, and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper credit)
- STEM Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.
- Direct Entry level STEM students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program and must have secured admission into 300 level/3rd year in a Public University.
- MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):
- Blind Students in the Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
- Blind Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.
Duration and Reward
- On annual basis, a minimum of 500 students are awarded Scholarships of ₦300, 000.00 (Three hundred thousand Naira) each to cover tuition, book allowances and living stipend for one academic year.
- Under the first phase of the project, the MTNF Scholarship award was presented to 500 successful candidates in 2nd year of study in science & technology related disciplines across 44 Federal & State owned tertiary institutions.
