The MTN Foundation has officially opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Scheme aimed at supporting brilliant, hardworking, and financially challenged Nigerian students in public tertiary institutions across the country.
This scholarship is one of the biggest private-sector education support programs in Nigeria and has helped thousands of students complete their education successfully.
💰 SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
Successful applicants will receive financial support of up to ₦300,000 every academic session until graduation, as long as they maintain the required academic performance.
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📌 AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES
✅ 1. MTN Science & Technology Scholarship (STS)
For high-performing students studying Science and Technology-related courses in Nigerian public Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
Eligible students include those studying:
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Agricultural Science
• ICT-related courses
• Pure and Applied Sciences
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✅ 2. MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)
Created specifically to support visually impaired students in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria.
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✅ 3. Top 10 UTME Scholarship
Awarded automatically to the top 10 highest-scoring UTME candidates as announced by JAMB.
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📚 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
🔹 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
• Must be in 300 Level studying Science & Technology courses
• Medical students can apply from 400 Level
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (Second Class Upper)
🔹 POLYTECHNIC STUDENTS
• Must be in ND2 or HND2
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (Upper Credit)
🔹 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS
• Must be in Year 2
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
🔹 BLIND STUDENTS
• Must be in 200 Level or above
• Minimum CGPA of 2.5 required
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📄 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Applicants may be required to upload:
✅ Recent passport photograph
✅ Valid student ID card
✅ Admission letter
✅ Current school result/CGPA statement
✅ O’Level result
✅ Any other supporting academic document
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE
• Application is completely FREE
• Only students in PUBLIC tertiary institutions are eligible
• Submission of false documents may lead to disqualification
• Candidates who meet the requirements may be invited for an aptitude test
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🌟 WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY
✔️ Financial support throughout your studies
✔️ Reduced burden on parents/guardians
✔️ Opportunity to join a network of MTN Scholars
✔️ Recognition from one of Africa’s biggest companies
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⏳ Interested students are advised to apply early before the deadline.
🔗 APPLY HERE:
https://apps.mtn.ng/scholarships/form
🌐 MORE DETAILS:
https://www.mtn.ng/scholarships/
