The MTN Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Scholarship Programme for Nigerian undergraduates.
The announcement was made available through a statement released by the management of MTN Nigeria to the press.
The Foundation is committed to supporting Nigerian students in their academic pursuits and offers three specialized scholarships: one for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), one for visually impaired students, and one for the top 10 candidates across various disciplines based on their Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) scores.
According to MTN, these scholarships will provide ongoing financial support and capacity-building opportunities for recipients until they graduate, provided they maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5.
This year, the MTN Foundation has reinforced its commitment to inclusivity by increasing the number of scholarships available to visually impaired students from 60 to 100.
This expansion highlights the Foundation’s dedication to broadening opportunities and reaffirms its pledge to support a diverse group of students, ensuring more individuals have access to the resources they need for academic success.
Highlighting the Foundation’s long-standing commitment to equal educational opportunities, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, stated:
‘’Education is pivotal for national progress, and the MTN Foundation is unwavering in its commitment to empowering every Nigerian student to achieve academic excellence. By expanding scholarship opportunities, particularly for blind students, we’re making a strategic investment not just in individuals, a better future for Nigeria.’’
Launched in 2010, the MTN Scholarship programme has empowered 4,949 Nigerian students in the past twelve years. This financial support has been instrumental in helping them pursue their academic goals and contribute to the nation’s success.
