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MTN Scholarships: What it is, who can Apply and how to Apply

If you’re a student and want to get a scholarship to complete your school, then MTN Scholarships might just be what you need. Even if you’re a parent and you also need help paying for your child’s school fees, then you might need the MTN Scholarship.

But, what is MTN Scholarships, who is eligible to apply and how can you apply? How much is the scholarship worth and when is the application deadline? Well, we have answers to the questions above. Let’s start with the first one “What is MTN Scholarships”?

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What is MTN Scholarships?

MTN Scholarships is part of MTN’s Youth Development Cause. It’s a yearly award that seeks to recognize and reward qualified high performing students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

Simply put, this is one way that MTN is rewarding any Nigerian student that is performing very well in school. This also means you have to meet some certain grade requirement and maintain that grade throughout your stay in school to be eligible.

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The MTN Scholarship is divided into three categories

  1. MTN Science and Technology Scholarship: This scholarship is open to eligible 300 level students studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 300 successful students are awarded scholarships worth N200, 000.00 annually till graduation if they maintain the required grades.
  2. MTN Scholarship for Blind Students: This scholarship is available to qualified 200 level blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). 60 successful blind students are awarded scholarships worth N200, 000.00 annually till graduation if they maintain the required grades.
  3. Top 10 UTME Scholarship: This scholarship is for the top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB. These students automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. The successful candidates are awarded scholarships worth N200, 000.00 from their 100 level through to graduation if they maintain the required grades. The Top 10 UTME Scholarship is awarded irrespective of the successful candidates’ preferred course of study or Tertiary Institution – Public or Private in Nigeria.

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Who can apply for the MTN Scholarships

The MTN Scholarship is meant for three set of persons:

  • Any 300 level student with high grades studying Science & Technology-related courses, in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). This scholarship is available for 300 students.
  • Any 200 level blind student with high grades studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education). This scholarship is available for 60 blind students.
  • Top 10 scoring candidates of UTME as announced by JAMB. These students automatically qualify for the top 10 UTME scholarship. This selection is automatic and you have to be among the best 10 UTME student to qualify.

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How to Apply for MTN Scholarships 2021

To apply you need to meet or fit in any of the criteria above. If you or your child fits the criteria above then use the following link to access the MTN Scholarship form.

  • Use THIS FORM if you want to apply for the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship.
  • Use THIS FORM if you want to apply for the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students.

Deadline for MTN Scholarships 2021

Entries for the MTN Scholarships 2021 close August 15, 2021. Which means if you’re accessing this post after the above date you’ll have to wait till 2022 to apply again.

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Note the selection process is handled by MTN Nigeria via their website. And after filling the scholarship application form, MTN will also contact you if you’re eligible.

No member of Tech Arena24 will ever contact you and request of money from you. And the application is also completely free which means no MTN staff will also contact you for payment to process the MTN Scholarships.

If you have any question, please feel free to drop a comment in the section below or use the Contact Us page to send us a message.


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