SchoolGist is pleased to announce the commencement of application for one of the most prestigious and consistent scholarship programmes in Nigeria - The 2012 MTN Foundation Scholarship Programme.
Under the MTNF Science and Technology Scholarship Scheme, the Foundation currently provides financial support to 1,015 Science and Technology students in public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria, and has awarded approximately N500m to date to nearly 2,500 students.
The scholarship award is worth N200,000.00 (Two hundred Thousand Naira only) per student (every year till graduation) and it covers tuition, book allowance and stipend.
Below are the information every interested participate is expected to note to successfully gain this scholarship.
Please read carefully before completing the form. Be sure that the information you provide is accurate.
Terms and Conditions
- Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education in Nigeria must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year.
- Applicants from public Universities and Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1)
- Applicants from public Polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) programme and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma programme (HND).
- Direct entry level students must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) from the OND programme and must have secured admission into 200 level/2nd year in a public University
- Current Beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship award are not eligible to apply
- The MTN Foundation reserves the right to cancel or suspend a scholarship award if it is discovered that an applicant /awardee provided false information.
- Names of successful candidates will be published in National Dailies
- Closing date for receipt of application is Monday, October 29, 2012.
- Please note that all information provided will be verified and persons with fraudulent information will be held accountable.
- SchoolGist advises that your application should be done with the use of a computer system. Do not attempt to use your mobile phone to submit your application.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted using the contact information provided while filling the form.
- To start your application, please continue reading and use the link provided at the end of this publication.
Programme for Applying Candidates
Candidates applying for this MTN Scholarship are expected to be in the following Department/Course;
Accountancy/Accounting
Agric. Extension and Rural Development
Agricultural Science
Agronomy
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition
Animal Production and Health
Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
Applied Physics
Architecture
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer and Electronics
Computer and Information Science
Computer and Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Electronics and Computer Technology
Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics
Geophysics
Industrial Mathematics
Industrial Physics
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Petroleum and Gas Engineering
Physics Electronics
Physics/ Computational Modeling
Pure/ Applied Physics
Statistics
Statistics and Computer Science
System Engineering
How to start your application for MTN Foundation Scholarship
1. To start your application, Use a computer system to visit the official link by going to www.mtnonline.com/mtnfoundation/content/mtn-scholarship-2012
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and "Check" the little check box.
3. You will be required to fill your personal details and other details. Click on the respective link and fill the information appropriately.
Please note that the deadline for this scholarship application is Monday, October 29, 2012.
SchoolGist prays that MTN shortlists and further contacts you. Please tell your friends and others about this information on SchoolGist via facebook and twitter
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