MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship 2024

MTN Scholarships, a part of our Youth Development Cause, provides an annual platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high-performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

We have curated three scholarship categories to cater to the diverse needs of our exceptional scholars:

Our flagship program since 2010 is open to eligible 300-level students studying Science & Technology-related courses in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth ₦200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

The MTN Scholarship Scheme awards scholarships to qualified high-performing students pursuing a degree program in Nigeria.

The MTN Foundation scholarship is made up of the following categories;

  1. MTN Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme (MTN STSS)
  2. MTN Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTN SSBS).

MTN Scholarship

MTN ScholarshipInformation
Scholarship Sponsor(s)MTN Foundation
Scholarship TypeTuition Fee
Host InstitutionUniversities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education
Scholarship Worth₦200,000
Study Level200 & 300 Level
Minimum CGPA3.00
NationalityNigerian
Application Starts20th May 2023
Application DeadlineJune 18th, 2023
Exam DateNot yet out
Time8:00 am
Application WebsiteMTN Scholarship Portal

Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility criteria for the MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship;

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 completed their second semester 200 level examinations going to the 300 level and students currently 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)

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship

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. They must have secured admission into 300 level/3rd year in a Public University.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students

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. They must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

Application Deadline

The MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship application deadline is June 18th, 2023.


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4 thoughts on “MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship 2024”

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