–Invests Over N3Billion In Scholarships Since 2010
News Highlights:
- MTN Foundation’s 2025 scholarship programme offers funding, mentorship, internships, and digital training to support STEM students and blind scholars across Nigeria.
- With over 14,700 scholarships awarded in 15 years, the Foundation has increased the annual award to NGN300,000 and continues to invest in nurturing Nigeria’s future leaders.
MTN Foundation has opened applications for its 2025 scholarship programme, reinforcing its commitment to advancing STEM education, promoting academic excellence, and fostering diversity and inclusion by supporting blind students in Nigeria.
The programme provides three categories of scholarships annually: the Science and Technology Scholarship (MTN STS), the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS), and the Top 10 UTME Scholarship.
The STS is open to all 300-level Science and Technology students with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.5 (Second Class Upper or its equivalent); SBS caters to the educational needs of blind students in 200-level with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or its equivalent.
The top 10 scoring candidates of the UTME, as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME scholarship.
As part of its ongoing investment in education, the MTN Foundation has awarded 14,728 scholarships in the past 15 years, worth over NGN3 billion. The scholars are provided platforms to acquire relevant skills and practical knowledge to thrive in today’s evolving job market.
Speaking on the impact of the scholarship program, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, said: “Education is the backbone of national development, and at MTN Foundation, we are committed to ensuring that no bright mind is left behind due to financial constraints.
“This scholarship is not just about funding education; it is about investing in Nigeria’s future leaders, innovators, and problem-solvers.”
Since 2024, the MTN Foundation has increased the scholarship award amount from NGN200,000 to NGN300,000 annually for three years until graduation, provided the scholars maintain the minimum grade point requirement.
The scholarship program is richly embedded with Mentorship, Internship and digital certification opportunities.
The application process is straightforward and conducted online, making it accessible for students nationwide.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to visit mtn.ng/scholarships/ and apply before the application deadline on April 25, 2025.
