MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2023 for Nigerian Students

MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme : For the academic year 2023/24, the MTN Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the Scholarships for Nigerian Students

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) and MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to 200 & 300 level Blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

Brief Description

Scholarship Sponsor(s): MTN Foundation

Scholarship Type: Fully Funding

Host Institution(s):  Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education)

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Undergraduate

Nationality: Nigerian Students

Application Deadline: ÂJune 18, 2023

Eligibility | MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2023

• Must have completed their second semester 200 level examinations going to 300 level and students currently in their 300 level
• Must be Nigerian , brilliant but needy.

• Must be of good conduct, hardworking, and have excellent academic results. Being involved in extra-curricular activities as a continuing student is a plus.
• Be proven to be without any academic disciplinary issues and must not be serving a bond to be of good behavior.
• 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.

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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.

How to Apply for MTN Ghana Foundation Scholarship Scheme 2023

• Apply online via the web portal: https://apps.mtn.ng/scholarships/form
• Provide a one-page letter of motivation, including your educational and professional goals.
• Submit the application together with valid contact details (Phone number/E-mail address).
• Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to meet the scholarship panel.