The MTN Foundation Scholarship is one of Nigeria’s best-known undergraduate awards. The 2026 round closed on 31 May 2026. If you missed it, use this guide to prepare for the next round, which has typically opened around the middle of the year.
The 2026 round at a glance
| Award | ₦300,000 a year, covering tuition, textbooks and maintenance |
|---|---|
| Number of awards | 400, including 100 for medical students |
| Renewal | Yearly until graduation, if academic standards are met |
| Deadline | 31 May 2026 (closed) |
Categories in 2026
- Science and Technology Scholarship: STEM students at public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education, at 300 level, with a minimum CGPA of about 3.0 to 3.5 depending on the institution.
- Scholarship for Blind Students: blind students at public tertiary institutions at 200 or 300 level, with a lower CGPA requirement. Law students could apply from 300 level.
- Medical Students Scholarship: a new category for 400-level medical students at public universities and teaching hospitals.
Extra benefits
Scholars also get mentoring, career development support, and technical and employability training.
How to prepare for the next round
- Keep your CGPA above the threshold. See how CGPA is calculated.
- Get your documents ready: school ID, latest result or transcript, admission letter and a recent passport photograph.
- Write a short personal statement in advance. See how to write a scholarship essay.
- Watch for the announcement around April to May.
Applications are free. Be careful of fake “MTN scholarship” messages asking for payment.
