MTN Announces 2024 Scholarship Opportunities for Nigerian Students

MTN Nigeria Foundation has unveiled scholarship opportunities for Nigerian students aimed at supporting education and empowering the next generation of leaders. Additionally, the annual award amount has been increased from N200,000 to N300,000 for eligible students.

The scholarships are available in three categories:

1. **MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS):** Open to 300-level students pursuing Science and Technology-related courses in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

2. **MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS):** Targeted at eligible 200 and 300-level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. The number of blind students receiving scholarships has increased from 60 to 100, with the annual award amount raised to N300,000.

3. **Top 10 UTME Scholarship:** Awarded to the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB. The scholarship covers the candidates’ academic journey from 100 level through graduation, with the annual award amount increased to N300,000.

Eligibility criteria for the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship include:

– 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 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.

For the 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 CGPA of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

MTN’s initiative aims to provide financial assistance and support to deserving students pursuing their education in various fields, ultimately contributing to the development of the nation.