MTN Foundation 2025 Scholarship Program for Nigerian Students

Published: 31 Mar 2025

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): MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS) since 2010, has been open to eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 until graduation upon meeting grade requirements.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS): Since its inception in 2012, the MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) has been dedicated to supporting eligible blind students in 200 and 300 level courses across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.100 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000 annually. Scholarships are awarded annually until graduation, provided that students meet the required academic standards

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 worth N300,000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation upon meeting grade requirements.The Top 10 UTME Scholarship is awarded irrespective of the successful candidates’ preferred course of study or Tertiary Institution – Public or Private in Nigeria

• Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)
• Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)
• Top 10 UTME Scholarship

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

Application Deadline	April 25, 2025
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	MTN Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship (STS)

300 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 until graduation upon meeting grade requirements.

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).

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).

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

April 25, 2025Interested in this scholarship; Go down to apply

MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)

Application Deadline	April 25, 2025
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	Undergraduate
Sponsor	MTN Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)

100 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000 annually.

Requirements for MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS)

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) 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.

B. Course of Study

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 200 & 300 level blind students in any Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (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.

D. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)

• Blind Students in the 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

April 25, 2025Interested in this scholarship; Go down to apply

MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship

Application Deadline	April 25, 2025
Country to study	Nigeria
Type	College School
Sponsor	MTN Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship

The candidates are awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation upon meeting grade requirements.

Requirements for MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship

Must be among the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB in 2025

Application Deadline

April 25, 2025

How to Apply