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Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) Scholarship by MTN Foundation

Are you a Nigerian seeking for financial assistance in studying for a degree program in Nigeria? If yes, here is one for you. 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

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS): Our flagship program since 2010, 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 N200,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) since 2012 has been targeted at eligible 200 and 300 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). Starting in 2024, the number of blind students to receive scholarships has increased from 60 to 100. The annual award amount also increased from N200,000 to N300,000 and will be awarded until graduation if grade requirements are met.

Top 10 UTME Scholarship: Top 10 UTME Scholarship since 2020, the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The candidates are awarded scholarships from their 100 level through to graduation upon meeting grade requirements. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount has increased from N200,000 to N300,000.The Top 10 UTME Scholarship is awarded irrespective of the successful candidates’ preferred course of study or Tertiary Institution – Public or Private in Nigeria


MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

Application DeadlineJune 19, 2024
Funding TypePartially Funded
Country to studyNigeria
TypeUndergraduate
SponsorMTN Foundation
GenderMen and Women
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Benefits of MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

300 students are awarded scholarships until graduation upon meeting grade requirements. Starting in 2024, the annual award amount has increased from N200,000 to N300,000.

Requirements for MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

A. Institution of Study

  • MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). Starting in 2024, the number of blind students to receive scholarships has increased from 60 to 100.
  • The annual award amount also increased from N200,000 to N300,000 and will be awarded until graduation if grade requirements are met.

B. 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).

C. Level of Study

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

D. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

  • 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.

 

Application Deadline

June 19, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to MTN Foundation on apps.mtn.ng to apply

For more details,visit MTN website

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