The MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships worth ₦200,000 per year to 360 Nigerian undergraduate students during a virtual award ceremony held on November 12, 2020.
The beneficiaries were selected under the Foundation's two flagship educational initiatives: the MTNF Science & Technology Scholarship Scheme (STSS) and the MTNF Scholarship for Blind Students (SBSS).
Value and Impact of the MTN Scholarship
- Each of the 360 newly inducted scholars will receive an annual grant of ₦200,000 until graduation (covering tuition, book allowance, and living stipend), provided they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale or its equivalent.
- To date, the MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships to 3,829 Nigerian students across public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, valued at over ₦2.1 billion.
- Ahead of the ceremony, graduating MTN scholars participated in a virtual career incubation boot camp facilitated by experts from Google, Oracle, Cisco, and Jobberman.
Highlights from Key Dignitaries
- Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy: Represented by Technical Assistant Dr. Olufemi Adeluyi, the Minister commended MTN for celebrating high-achieving students and funding education for persons with disabilities while equipping youth with digital skills.
- Federal Ministry of Science & Technology: Represented by NASRDA Acting DG Dr. Francis Chizea, Minister Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu praised the Foundation for driving STEM capacity in Nigeria.
- Fireside Chat: Former Minister of Communication Technology, Dr. Omobola Johnson, emphasized the need for STEM interventions that prepare Nigerian graduates for a technology-driven workforce, while MTNF Executive Secretary Nonny Ugboma congratulated the new scholars as future nation builders.
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