MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024 for Young Nigerian Students (Deadline June 2024)
MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024 for Young Nigerian Students (Deadline June 2024)
MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024 for Young Nigerian Students
The MTN Foundation Scholarship Program 2024 for Young Nigerian Students is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme. Established in 2010, the MTN Scholarships Program is an annual award designed to recognize and reward high-performing students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. The scholarships are categorized into three distinct groups:
- MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS)
- MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS)
- Top 10 UTME Scholarship
MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS)
Since its inception in 2010, the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS) has been available to eligible 300-level students pursuing Science and Technology-related courses in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). Each year, 300 students are awarded scholarships that continue until graduation, provided they meet the required academic standards. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount has been increased from N200,000 to N300,000.
MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS)
Launched in 2012, the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) is aimed at eligible 200 and 300-level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. In 2024, the number of scholarships awarded to blind students will increase from 60 to 100, with the annual award amount also increasing from N200,000 to N300,000, contingent upon maintaining the necessary grade requirements.
Top 10 UTME Scholarship
Introduced in 2020, the Top 10 UTME Scholarship automatically qualifies the top 10 scoring candidates in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). These candidates receive scholarships from their 100-level year through to graduation, as long as they meet grade requirements. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount will be raised from N200,000 to N300,000. This scholarship is awarded regardless of the candidates’ preferred course of study or the type of Nigerian Tertiary Institution—public or private.
Eligibility Requirements
General Criteria
- Nationality: Must be a Nigerian student.
- Institution: Must be enrolled in a Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (University, Polytechnic, or College of Education).
- CGPA Requirements:
- For MTN STS: Minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second class upper) for Universities and Colleges of Education; 3.0 (upper credit) for Polytechnics.
- For MTN SBS: Minimum CGPA of 2.5 for Universities and Colleges of Education; 2.0 for Polytechnics.
You may also be eligible for:
Monash University Research Scholarship – Fully Funded (2024) (Australia)
Specific Criteria
- MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS):
- Open to 300-level students studying Science & Technology-related courses.
- Students must have completed their second semester 200-level exams and be progressing to 300 level, or currently be in their 300 level.
- Polytechnics students must have completed the OND program and secured admission into the HND program.
- Direct Entry level students must have completed OND with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 and secured admission into 300-level in a University.
- MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):
- Open to 200 and 300-level blind students studying any course.
- For Law students (a 5-year course), only 300-level students are eligible to apply.
- Top 10 UTME Scholarship:
- Automatically awarded to the top 10 scoring candidates in the UTME.
- Scholarship applies from 100-level through to graduation, subject to maintaining academic standards.
Application Process
Interested students should apply through the MTN Foundation online application portal. The application process is straightforward and requires the following steps:
- Complete the Application Form: Available on the MTN Foundation’s official website.
- Submit Academic Records: Upload transcripts and other required academic documents.
- Provide Proof of Enrollment: Confirm enrollment in a Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution.
- Personal Statement: Include a statement detailing why you are deserving of the scholarship and your future aspirations.
Benefits
- Financial Support: An annual award amount of N300,000 to cover tuition, accommodation, and other academic expenses.
- Renewable Scholarship: Scholarships are renewable annually until graduation, contingent on maintaining the required academic performance.
- Recognition and Opportunities: Recipients gain recognition and may have access to additional MTN Foundation programs and opportunities.
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: June 12, 2024
- Notification of Results: Successful applicants will be notified via email
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