The 2023 MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students

The 2023 MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students is a special and unique scholarship program to offer financial support for eligible students to further a degree program of their choice at a tertiary institution in Nigeria. This scholarship program is available to qualifying Nigerian students who have been admitted into a regular full–time course of study in any recognized and accredited institution in Nigeria. 

MTN Scholarships, a part of MTN’s Youth Development Cause, offers an annual platform for identifying and awarding committed, high-performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. We have organized three scholarship varieties to cater to the various needs of our exceptional scholars:

Obtainable MTN 2023 Scholarships

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship 2023

The flagship program since 2010, open to qualified 300-level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 successful students are granted scholarships worth N200,000 yearly till graduation, provided they keep the required grades.

MTN Scholarships for Blind Students (MTN SBS) 2023

Established in 2012 and aimed at eligible 200 and 300-level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 60 successful blind students are granted scholarships worth N200,000.00 yearly till graduation, provided they keep the required grades.

Top 10 UTME Scholarships 2023

A current addition in 2020, each year the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB, instantly qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The successful candidates are granted scholarships worth N200,000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation if they keep the required grades.

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Eligibility Conditions for the 2023 MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme:

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):

• The application is open to students who have concluded their second semester 200 level examinations proceeding to the 300 level and students present in their 300 level as we understand that the academic calendar is not aligned across all public tertiary institutions.

The MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):

The application is open to 200 & 300-level blind students in any Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). However, for blind students studying Law, which is a 5 years course, only 300 level students can apply for the MTN Scholarship.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS):

• STEM Students in Public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 (second-class upper credit)
• STEM Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.
• Direct Entry level STEM students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program and must have secured admission into 300 level/3rd year in a Public University.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):

• Blind Students in Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
• Blind Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

Application Deadline: June 18, 2023

The 2023 MTN Foundation Scholarship Scheme for Nigerian Students