The MTN Foundation (MTNF) is currently receiving applications for its annual scholarships awarded to students of tertiary education in Nigeria. The 2023 MTN Foundation Science and Technology scholarship (STS) and Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) are currently open and applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates.
The flagship program since 2010, 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, provided they maintain the required grades.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): MTN Foundation
Scholarship to be taken at: Nigeria
Scholarship level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Worth: N 200,000 annually
Subject Eligibility: See Course Eligibility
Country/Candidate Eligibility: The scholarship is for Nigerian applicants.
Also Check: 2023 NNPC / NAOC / OANDO JV Tertiary Scholarship for Nigerian Students
Eligibility Criteria | MTN Foundation Scholarships 2023
To be considered for the MTN Foundation Scholarships 2023, applicants are to meet the following criteria:
Institution of Study
- 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).
Course of Study
- 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).
Level of Study
- MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to students who have completed their second semester 200 level examinations going to 300 level and students currently in their 300 level
- MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to 200 & 300 level blind students in any Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
- Applicants for STS are required to possess a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 depending on the program the are currently on
- Applicants for SBS are required to have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 or 2.5, also depending on their programs
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: To begin application you’ll click on the ‘Apply for MTN Scholarships 2023‘ button on the official webpage. You’ll be required to select which of the scholarship programs you are interested in, and provide a few information to ascertain your eligibility for the program before proceeding to fill the form. Also, make sure to ready all necessary documents to back up all the eligibility requirements.
Application Deadline: June 18, 2023