MTN Scholarships 2026: Apply Now for ₦300,000 Annual Awards

MTN Foundation Scholarship Programme has supported Nigerian students since 2010. The 2026 edition continues the yearly award for high-performing students in public tertiary schools across the country.

The scholarship comes under three categories, and each one has its own target group, study level and academic rule. Students should check the category that fits their course, level and CGPA before applying.

MTN Foundation Scholarship Categories

MTN Foundation offers the scholarship through three routes. They are the Science and Technology Scholarship, the Scholarship for Blind Students and the Top 10 UTME Scholarship.

MTN Science and Technology Scholarship

MTN Foundation Science and Technology Scholarship started in 2010. It supports eligible 300 level students studying science and technology-related courses in Nigerian public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

For the 2026 edition, 400 students will receive scholarships worth ₦300,000 each. The award can continue until graduation, as long as the students meet the grade and upskilling requirements.

MTN Scholarship for Blind Students

MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students started in 2012. It supports eligible blind students in 200 and 300 level courses across Nigerian public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

The category awards 100 students ₦300,000 each year. The scholarship continues yearly until graduation, provided the students meet the required academic standards.

MTN Top 10 UTME Scholarship

MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship started in 2020. The top 10 scoring UTME candidates, as announced by JAMB, automatically qualify for the award.

Each successful candidate receives ₦300,000 from 100 level until graduation, as long as the grade requirements are met. This category applies to any course of study and any Nigerian tertiary school, whether public or private.

MTN Scholarships 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility rules differ by category, so students should not assume that one rule covers all applicants. The points below separate the requirements for STS and SBS.

School Type

For the Science and Technology Scholarship, applicants must be Nigerian students in Nigerian public tertiary schools. This covers universities, teaching hospitals, polytechnics and colleges of education.

For the Scholarship for Blind Students, applicants must also be Nigerian students in public tertiary schools. This covers universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

Course of Study

The Science and Technology Scholarship is open to 300 level students studying science and technology-related courses. It also covers 400 level medical students in Nigerian public tertiary schools, including universities, teaching hospitals, polytechnics and colleges of education.

The Scholarship for Blind Students is open to blind students in 200 and 300 level. They may study any course in Nigerian public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.

Level of Study

For Science and Technology Scholarship applicants, the form is open to students who have completed second semester 200 level examinations and are moving to 300 level. It is also open to students already in 300 level, since academic calendars differ across public tertiary schools.

Medical students may apply if they have completed second semester 300 level examinations and are moving to 400 level. Students already in 400 level may also apply.

For blind students, the application is open to 200 and 300 level students in Nigerian public tertiary schools. For blind students studying Law, only 300 level students can apply, since Law runs for five years.

CGPA Requirements for MTN Scholarships

MTN Foundation sets different CGPA rules for each scholarship category. Applicants should check the rule that matches their school type and course.

Science and Technology Scholarship CGPA

STEM students in public universities and colleges of education need a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 on a 5.0 scale. This stands as second class upper credit.

STEM students in public polytechnics need a minimum CGPA of 3.0, which is upper credit, from the Ordinary National Diploma programme. They must also have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma programme.

Direct Entry STEM students need a minimum CGPA of 3.0, upper credit, from the Ordinary National Diploma programme. They must also have secured admission into 300 level or third year in a public university.

Medical students in public universities and teaching hospitals must have a minimum pass grade or an equivalent score.

Scholarship for Blind Students CGPA

Blind students in universities or colleges of education need a minimum CGPA of 2.5. The rule is lower for this category than for the science and technology category.

Blind students in public polytechnics need a minimum CGPA of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma programme. They must also have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma programme.

How to Apply for MTN Scholarships 2026

Eligible students can apply through the MTN Scholarships application form. Applicants should choose the category that matches their level, course and school type.

Students who need more details can read the MTN Scholarships official page. The official page carries the scholarship information supplied by MTN.

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