In a country where dreams often collide with economic barriers, MTN Foundation Scholarship 2025 arrives as a beacon of hope for thousands of brilliant yet underprivileged Nigerian students. If you’re a high-performing student from a public tertiary institution, this could be your moment.
Applications are now open, and the race for one of Nigeria’s most competitive scholarship awards has officially begun. Are you ready?
What the MTN Foundation Scholarship 2025 Offers
The MTN Foundation Scholarship provides financial support to 500 deserving Nigerian students every year. It is targeted at 300 level undergraduates in Nigerian public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education.
Here’s what successful candidates receive:
- ₦200,000 per year till graduation
- Access to mentorship and career development programs
- Recognition as an MTN Foundation Scholar—boosting your CV!
This isn’t just money. It’s a launchpad for a life of impact.
Who is Eligible?
The scholarship targets two major categories:
- MTN Science & Technology Scholarship (MTN STSS)
For 300-level students in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education studying Science or Technology courses. - MTN Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS)
For 200 & 300-level visually impaired students in any course in public tertiary institutions.
Basic Requirements
- Must be a Nigerian citizen.
- Must be in a public tertiary institution (university, polytechnic, college of education).
- For STSS: Must be in 300 level and have a CGPA of 3.5/5 or 2.8/4 (or upper credit for polytechnics).
- For SBS: Must be visually impaired and in 200 or 300 level with at least a 2.5 CGPA.
How to Apply for the MTN Foundation Scholarship 2025
Applications are submitted online through the MTN Foundation’s official portal.
👉 Visit: https://www.mtn.ng/scholarships
📅 Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
Steps to Apply:
- Click the “Apply Now” button on the portal.
- Select your category (STSS or SBS).
- Fill out your academic and personal details.
- Upload a recent passport photo, valid ID, and academic results.
- Submit and await confirmation.
Why This Scholarship
With school fees rising and inflation biting harder, many bright students are dropping out. MTN Foundation has stepped in to change that narrative—investing in the next generation of Nigerian leaders.
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