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MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Nigeria, has announced the opening of applications for the 2024 edition of its undergraduate scholarship program with increased funding.
This program targets Nigerian undergraduates and offers three specialized scholarships: for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); for blind students; and for the top 10 UTME scoring candidates across various disciplines.
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In a statement, the Foundation revealed that starting in 2024, the annual award amount has been increased from N200,000 to N300,000. These allowances are intended to provide sustained financial assistance and capacity-building opportunities for scholars until graduation, provided they maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
Demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity, the Foundation has also expanded the number of scholarships available to blind students from 60 to 100.
Highlighting the Foundation’s dedication to equal educational opportunities, Odunayo Sanya, Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, remarked, “Education is pivotal for national progress, and the MTN Foundation is unwavering in its commitment to empowering every Nigerian student to achieve academic excellence.”
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be Nigerian students enrolled in public tertiary institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education) and be 300-level students studying Science & Technology-related courses. For blind students, the scholarship is open to those in 200 or 300 level, studying any course in Nigerian public tertiary institutions.
