MTN Scholarships 2024 for Tertiary Students

Applications from adequately qualified individuals are invited for the MTN Scholarships 2024, which aim to recognize and reward eligible high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions.

The MTN Foundation established the MTN Scholarship for Undergraduate in 2010, and it is open to 300 level students studying Science and Technology-related degrees at Nigerian public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education).

Brief Description

Scholarship Sponsor(s):ÂMTN Foundation

Host Institution(s):ÂHigher Education Institutions in Nigeria

Scholarship Type:ÂFully Funded

Scholarship Worth:ÂN300,000

Number of Awards:ÂSeveral

Study Level:ÂUndergraduate

Nationality:ÂNigerians

About MTN Scholarships 2024 for Undergraduate Studies

MTN Foundation in 2010, established the MTN Scholarships Program, an annual award that recognizes and rewards eligible high performing students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions in 3 categories:

• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS): This is open to eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 students are awarded scholarships until graduation upon meeting grade requirements. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount has increased from N200,000 to N300,000.
• MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS): 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). Starting in 2024, the number of blind students to receive scholarships has increased from 60 to 100. The annual award amount also increased from N200,000 to N300,000 and will be awarded until graduation if grade requirements are met.
• Top 10 UTME Scholarship: The top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The candidates are awarded scholarships from their 100 level through to graduation upon meeting grade requirements. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount has increased from N200,000 to N300,000. The Top 10 UTME Scholarship is awarded irrespective of the successful candidates’ preferred course of study or Tertiary Institution – Public or Private in Nigeria.

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Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the MTN Scholarships 2024, applicants must meet the MTN Scholarship requirements as follows:

• Applicants must be students of Nigerian origin studying in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to 300 level students studying Science & Technology related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (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).
• 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.
• 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.

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How to Apply for MTN Scholarships 2024

Interested applicants for the MTN Scholarships 2024 are to complete an online application application by answering all the required questions and providing all the required documents on or before the application deadline.

Application Deadline:ÂJune 12, 2024