The MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2024 Scholarship Scheme for high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). The annual scholarship value has been increased from ₦200,000 to ₦300,000 per year until graduation (provided grade requirements are maintained), and the slot for blind students has been expanded from 60 to 100 awards.
Categories and Eligibility Criteria
1. MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)
- Eligible Level: Open to 300-Level students (or students who have completed 200-Level second semester exams moving to 300-Level) studying Science & Technology (STEM) courses in public Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
- Required CGPA (Universities & Colleges of Education): Minimum CGPA of 3.50 on a 5.0 scale or 3.00 on a 4.0 scale (Second Class Upper).
- Required CGPA (Public Polytechnics & Direct Entry): Minimum CGPA of 3.00 (Upper Credit) from an OND programme, with admission into an HND programme or 300-Level Direct Entry in a public university.
2. MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)
- Eligible Level: Open to 200-Level and 300-Level blind students studying any course in Nigerian public tertiary institutions (for Law, only 300-Level blind students are eligible).
- Required CGPA: Minimum CGPA of 2.50 in public Universities or Colleges of Education, or 2.00 from an OND programme with admission into an HND programme in a public Polytechnic.
How to Apply and Deadline
- Application Portal: Apply online at apps.mtn.ng/scholarships/form.
- Application Deadline: Wednesday, 19th June, 2024.
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