The MTN Scholarship Scheme is an annual scholarship award that seeks to recognize and reward qualified high performing students.
The Scholarships is made up of the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MTN STSS) and the MTN Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTN SSBS).
Under both scholarships, eligible 300 level students studying Science and Technology related courses and blind students studying in Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education) across Nigeria are awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation as long as they maintain the required grades.
Eligibility and criteria to apply for the MTN Scholarship
1. Institution of study
Students enrolled in a Nigerian public tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, or college of education) are eligible to apply for the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) or the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS).
2. Course of study
The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is available to undergraduates in Nigerian public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education who are majoring in a science or technology-related field.
Visually impaired students in their second and third years of study at one of Nigeria’s public universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education are eligible to apply for the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS).
3. Level of study
MTN recognizes that the academic calendar is not standardized across all public tertiary institutions, so the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) application is open to students who have completed their second semester 200 level examinations and are going to 300 level, as well as students who are currently enrolled in 300 level.
The MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is available to blind students enrolled in the second and third years of study at any of Nigeria’s public universities, polytechnics, or colleges of education. However, for law students whose program is a five-year one, the MTN Scholarship is only open to students in their third year of the legal discipline.
4. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
MTN Science and Technology Scholarship
Students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics at a public university or college of education are eligible to apply for the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) if they maintain a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.4 (Over a grade point of 4.0) or 3.5 (second class upper).
Students in STEM fields who wish to enrol in the Higher National Diploma (HND) program at public polytechnics must have earned a CGPA of 3.0 or higher in the OND program.
Direct Entry students looking to enter the third year of study in a STEM field at the university level are expected to a CGPA of at least 3.0 (upper credit) in the relevant subject area from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program.
MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)
Students who are visually impaired and are enrolled in a higher education institution must maintain a 2.5 or higher in their cumulative grade point average (CGPA).
Students who are blind and wish to tap into the MTN scholarship program at a public polytechnic must have completed the OND program with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 and have been accepted into the HND program.
How to apply:
Interested and qualified applicants should Fill Application form here or visit https://www.mtnonline.com/scholarships for details.