2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates [Apply Now]

MTN Scholarship Scheme provides an annual platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high-performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions. Every year, the MTN Foundation offers a N300,000 reward to undergraduate Nigerian students in universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.

The MTN Scholarship Scheme provides an annual platform for recognizing and rewarding dedicated, high-performing students across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:

Facts About the 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates

1. Scholarship Purpose: The MTN Scholarship Scheme aims to recognize and reward high-performing students in Nigerian public tertiary institutions.
2. Eligibility: The scholarship is open to Nigerian students in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
3. Rewards: The scholarship provides ₦300,000 annual scholarship for tuition, book allowances, and living stipend.
4. Scholarship Types: The MTN Scholarship Scheme offers three types of scholarships: MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS), MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS), and MTN Top 10 UTME Scholarship.
5. Application Process: Interested applicants must visit the MTN Scholarship website, fill out the eligibility form, and complete the scholarship application form.
6. CGPA Requirements: The scholarship requires a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4 or 3.5/5 for STEM students and 2.5 for blind students.
7. Number of Awards: A minimum of 500 students are awarded scholarships annually.
8. Scholarship Duration: The scholarship is awarded annually till graduation.
9. Top 10 UTME Scholarship: The top 10 UTME candidates are automatically eligible for the MTN Top 10 UTME Scholarship.
10. MTN Foundation: The MTN Scholarship Scheme is a flagship program of the MTN Foundation, which has been providing scholarships since 2010.

Details For 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates

The MTN Scholarship Scheme is one of the flagship programs of the MTN Foundation since 2010, and is open to eligible undergraduate students studying in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

Launched in 2012, the scholarship is targeted at eligible 200 and 300 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).

300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 annually till graduation, provided they maintain the required grades. 60 successful blind students are also awarded scholarships worth N200,000.00 annually till graduation.

A recent addition in 2020, every year the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The successful candidates are awarded scholarships worth N300,000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation if they maintain the required grades.

Requirements For 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates

To be considered for the 2024 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates, read and digest the information below:

• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) and MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.
• MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS) is open to 300 level students while the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS) is open to 200 & 300 level Blind students. 
• However, for blind students studying Law, which is a 5 years course, only 300 level students can apply for the MTN Scholarship.
• The application is also open to top 10 jamb candidate for 2023  

CGPA Requirements Include;

• The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship (STS):
  • 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. 
• MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS):
  • 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.

Rewards For 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates

• On an annual basis, a minimum of 500 students are awarded Scholarships of N300, 000.00 (Three hundred thousand Naira) each to cover tuition, book allowances and living stipend for one academic year.
• Under the first phase of the project, the MTNF Scholarship award was presented to 500 successful candidates in 2nd year of study in science & technology related disciplines across 44 Federal & State owned tertiary institutions.

How To Apply For 2025 MTN Scholarship for Undergraduates

To Apply for the 2024 MTN Scholarship Scheme, interested and qualified applicants should follow the procedures we have outlined below;

• Click on the button below to visit the application portal on the MTN Scholarship website
• Click on APPLY for MTN Scholarships 2024
• You will be required to fill out a form to test your eligibility for the scholarship program.
• If you are qualified, you will be able to proceed to fill out the scholarship application form and upload all required documents.
• Ensure you preview your applications before submitting.
• Click on the button below to begin the application process and benefit from the program.
• Application Deadline is April 25, 2025

Source: https://www.mtn.ng/scholarships/