The MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship scheme seeks to attract high-performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education) in Nigeria. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE
300 Scholarships will be awarded this year. The scholarship is worth N200,000.00 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) covers school fees, book allowance, and stipend for each academic year throughout the duration of studies. The scholarship is renewed every year until graduation for existing awardees provided they have maintained a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit)
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Institution 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).
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).
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.
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) Requirement
- Applicants 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)
- Applicants 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 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.
SCHOLARSHIP SCREENING TEST AND REQUIREMENT
Applicant details will be verified and shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment test. They will be required to come with 2 recent passport photographs as well as the original and photocopy of the following documents:
- A valid Student ID card
- Any other means of identification (National ID card, International passport or Driver’s license)
- Admission letter from JAMB and institution of study.
- Admission letter for the HND programmes (For Polytechnic students only).
HOW TO APPLY FOR MTN SCHOLARSHIP
- Click “Apply Now” to access the Form
- Complete the form and provide the required information
- Click ‘Submit for your application to be captured
SCHOLARSHIP CLOSING DATE: Application closes on the 18th June, 2023.
