The MTN foundation scholarship 2023 application form is out now and available for all Nigerian undergraduate students who are eligible.

This page covers all you need to know about the application like this requirements, process, benefits and other valuable information about the MTN Foundation Scholarship Program.

Keep reading if you want to apply for the MTN N200,000 scholarship.

About The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2023

The Youth Development Cause (YDC) based MTN Foundation Scholarship 2023 is an annual prize that seeks to recognize and honor the top-performing students in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

It supports the best performing full time students from all Nigerian tertiary institutions comprising of Universities, Polytechnics and College of Education.

Additionally, it helps students who are not financially stable but needed to further their education and enhance their academic greatness.

This scholarship is covering tuition, books, stipends, and allowance and is awarded to a maximum of 500 deserving full-time Nigerian students enrolled in science and technology courses.

Existing beneficiaries who have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 or close to are eligible to renew the scholarship every year until they graduate. Full-time students in their second year of study are allowed to submit new applications as soon as they become available.

Documents Required For The MTN Scholarship 2023

An inspection examination will be conducted for all interested applicants after their details is confirmed. They will also need to go with two (2) passport photographs and photocopies of the following documents:

• Student Identify Card (ID)
• National Identity Card, Driver’s Licence or International Passport.
• JAMB Admission Letter and University Admission Letter
• HND Admission Letter (For polytechnic students only)

Eligibility Criteria For The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2023

There are four main criteria used in selecting qualified students for the MTN Scholarships, they’re listed below:

Criteria A: Eligibile Institution of Study

MTN STS (Science and Technology Scholarship) and MTN SBS (Scholarship for Blind Students) is available for all students from Nigeria Institutions ranging from Universities to College of Education.

Criteria B: Course of Study

• All 300 level students studying science and technology related courses in nigerian tertiary institutions are allowed for the MTN STS scholarship.
• All 200 and 300 level blind students are allowed for the MTN SBS scholarship.

Criteria C: Level of Study

• Students who have completed their second semester examinations of their 200 level and are going to 300 level and those that are in 300 level currently are all qualified for the MTN STS Scholarship 2023.
• For the blind students, it is open for all 200 level and 300 level students in any Nigerian Tertiary Institutions except blind students studying Law (5 years course) will only be allowed to apply in 300 level.

Criteria D: CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average)

For the MTN STS Scholarship:

• University and College of Education students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.50 out of 4.00 or 3.50 out of 5.00 grading scale respectively
• Polytechnic students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 in their OND result and must have gotten admission for HND program.
• Direct Entry students must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and must have gotten admission into University and currently be in 300 level.

For The MTN SBS (Blind students) Scholarship:

• Blind students in the university or college of education must have a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
• Blind students in the polytechnic must have a minimum CGPA of 2.0 in OND result and must have gotten admission into the HND program.

How To Apply For The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2023/2024

Annual MTN foundation scholarship online application process requires two step and the steps are as follows;

Step 1: Account Creation (Username and Password)

• Visit the MTN foundation Scholarship Portal
• In the home page, click on Create Account
• Fill in Name, E-mail and password and click on submit
• Then Login with your email and password your filled earlier.

Step 2: Main Application

• Select the Login option after entering your email address and password.
• Copy the 12-digit PIN with your page after logging in, then select the “Apply for Scholarship” option to start the application.
• Enter the 12-digit PIN and select “Apply Now.”
• Choose the Submit option after completing the Application Form with all necessary information.
• For use in the confirmation process, make sure you print a second copy of the completed form.

FAQs;

What Is The MTN Scholarship Application Portal?

MTN foundation scholarship online application portal is accessible at (www.mtnonline.com/scholarships)

When Is The MTN Foundation Scholarship 2023 Closing?

Deadline Date set for the closing of the MTN foundation scholarship online application form for the 2023/2024 academic session is 18th July, 2023.

Which Country Is Eligible To Apply For The MTN Scholarship?

MTN Foundation Scholarship varies across all African countries but this particular one is only for Nigeria Students.

Conclusion

It is significant to note that since its founding, the MTN Foundation has given nearly N3 billion in scholarships to 4,212 college students. Every student completes a component of the MTN Skill Up Training after graduation to ensure they are prepared to compete and raise the cost of the labor market in Nigeria.

They also discovered a variety of coaching and certification options, including PMI (Project Management Institute). As participants in the Alumni chat group, they are also given information on job opportunities and other records that are important to their careers.

Kindly hurry up and apply now if you meet all the requirements for the MTN foundation scholarship 2023. We wish you all the best.

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