MTN NIGERIA FOUNDATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (2ND PHASE) - APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS.
MTN Nigeria Foundation Limited by Guarantee (MTNF Ltd/ Gte) was established, by MTN Nigeria Communications Limited, in July 2004 to drive MTN Nigeria's Corporate Social Investment (CSI) initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life in communities across the country.
Project Description and Location
The MTN Nigeria Foundation provides financial support to 500 eligible Science & Technology students in accredited educational public universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the six geo-political zones in Nigeria annually. This scholarship award covers tuition, book allowance and stipend (pocket allowance). The scholarship award is worth N200,000.00 (Two hundred Thousand Naira only) per student for the duration of an academic year and is paid at the beginning of each academic session.
The scholarships may be renewed provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5 or its equivalent (second class upper/upper credit). Application for the 201 0/2011 session is now open and successful applicants will receive their awards at the beginning of 2010/2011 academic year.
Project Objectives
The MTN Foundation seeks to attract high caliber full time students into the science and technology sector. The scholarship is intended to provide assistance to those students who might otherwise be unable to fulfill their educational financial obligations and to reward and recognize superior academic performance.
Geographical Coverage
Scholarships will be made available to qualified and successful candidates from all states of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Disciplines
Applications from students of the following list of approved disciplines will be considered:
Accountancy
Agricultural Science
Architecture
Communication Technology
Computer and Electronics
Computer and Information Science
Computer and Mathematics
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
Electronics and Computer Technology
Electronics Engineering
Engineering Physics
Industrial Mathematics
Industrial Physics
Information Technology
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics Electronics
Physics/ Computational Modeling
Pure/ Applied Physics
Statistics and Computer Science
Eligibility
Candidates must be full time undergraduates in 200 level/2nd year in public universities, colleges of education as well as polytechnics in Nigeria.
Applicants from universities and colleges of education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 3.5 or its equivalent (2:1), while applicants from polytechnics must have a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 (upper credit) and currently undergoing industrial training at the time of applying.
Application Deadline
15th October, 2010
Method of Application
If you are qualified and Interested, please visit our website at: www.mtnonline.com/mtnfscholarship
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, October 15th 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an assessment test and will be required to come with the original and photocopy of the following:
2 passport photographs
Valid student Identity card
Original copy of admission letter from JAMB and Institution
Original copy of letter of recommendation, duly signed and stamped from Faculty Head/Director of School/Dean of School
Incomplete applications will be disregarded and cancelled
Upon receipt of applications from interested students, MTNF shall evaluate and shortlist qualifying students who will be subsequently invited for an assessment test.
Names of successful candidates will be published in national dailies and on the website.
Scholarships will be awarded on a yet to be announced date to successful candidates. Students are however advised to visit the website for more information.
Applicants who are already beneficiaries of a scholarship scheme will not be considered. only short-listed applicants will be contacted. mtnf shall be solely responsible for final selection of successful awardees
Posted on Thu 07th Oct, 2010 12:05:32 GMT by Odeleye Tolulope
i am a student from university of Agrculture Abeokuta studying Electrical Engineering. I have just finish my 2nd year, am I an eligible candidate
No. 2
Posted on Thu 07th Oct, 2010 19:11:25 GMT by titilope
Good evening am a student of university of ilorin in fact we are two of us that want to apply for this scholarship and we discover that our department are not there but we believe and know that we can be part of this program me this time around.I personally is studying Biochemistry, while my other friend-Esther is studying Industrial Chemistry.
No. 3
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 02:20:59 GMT by KEBOKWU CHUKS EMMANUEL
I am a Secondary School Science Student. How can I be part of your scholarship? I am interested sir.
Thank you.
No. 4
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 08:03:13 GMT by peace Onumajuru
i really want to apply but some states which include mine is not showing.And the space for phone numbers cannot contain all the alphabet.How do i apply please?And also the subject which i want to apply on is not there
No. 5
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 08:13:26 GMT by rita ekpei
i am a regular student of laspotech studying computer science,at surulere campus about to resume for the last session to get my national diploma can i also apply
No. 6
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 11:16:12 GMT by adekale adebambo
i am a student of Lagos state polytechnic, ikorodu campus studying food technology,i discovered that my course is not among the listed courses and i want to be a part of this scholarship program.
No. 7
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 11:49:38 GMT by Awelewa Oluwabimpe Abigeal
Am a student of The Federal University of Technology Akure.We are on break now,when we resume,i will be in 200 level,i do not know my GP yet because the management of my school have not release my first semester result but i know am above 3.5,we will resume November 8,am i eligible for the scholarship?
No. 8
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 14:39:23 GMT by Nwufo Chibuzo Cornelius
I am a student metallurgical and material enginering, NNamdi Azikiwe University,Awka.This the opporotunity i have been looking for since. up you MTN!!!
No. 9
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 14:55:07 GMT by Fidelis Umo
Please i am interested on this MTN scholarship project, but i,m searching for admission in higher insistution what can i do.
No. 10
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 15:51:35 GMT by ogochukwu nwakor peace
why is it that
chemical engineering student are not
enlisted .
No. 11
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 15:56:20 GMT by anulika umeaku amarachukwu
why is it that my department is not among in listed courses.what will i do to apply?
No. 12
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 16:08:44 GMT by oyinloye kehinde grace
please,I am in the university of ilorin,Biochemistry Department.I want to apply but my department is not there.What can I do please.
No. 13
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 16:12:39 GMT by kenny g
please my department is not there what can i do?
No. 14
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 17:22:28 GMT by ADEDEJI ADEBAYO SAMSON
i am badly intrested in dis mtn scholarship.pls i beg you in the name of god,pls help those who jamb have not favour at all,those people that want to use there talent to transform nigeria those people like me,please dont allow our talent to waist away.please i beg you in the name of god.pls.............tnks.
No. 15
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 18:08:40 GMT by otuechere ikechukwu samuel
I am interested in this mtn scholarship program.I am a 100level C.E.P student of Nnamdi Azikiwe University.Please heip me;my number is 08061134605.
No. 16
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 18:15:40 GMT by Nwafor Ifeanyi
I am yet to see my name in the admission list but am very much interested in this. Please, does it mean there is no arrangement for students like me.
Secondly why is health department not included.
No. 17
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 20:00:19 GMT by apitikori jacinta enoh
thaks for this opportunity.
No. 18
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 20:23:26 GMT by obiesie chinaemerem
I am interested in this mtn scholarship program.i am at 100level computer engineering student of Nnamdi azikiwe university please help me my phone number is 08034839923
No. 19
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 22:23:31 GMT by OREKOYA BANJO SUNDAY
i am a 4ool student studing computer science can i still apply
No. 20
Posted on Fri 08th Oct, 2010 23:11:37 GMT by bola
is there any provision for students studying medicine and surgery or dentistry?
No. 21
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 08:31:28 GMT by morakinyo gbenga
l'm quantity surveying student in FUTA, l need mtn scholarship
No. 22
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 12:09:29 GMT by Utibe Dennis
I am a student of the University of calabar studing applied geophysics.why is my department not included?consider what will happen to your phylosophy of 'every where you go',if other science student are not allowed to participate.thanks
No. 23
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 14:00:49 GMT by Obiefuna Chibugo .V. T.
Good day. i am a 200L full - time student of UNN. My grade point average is around 3.69 but the problem is that i am studying a combined degree program in microbiology and biochemistry, none of which is listed among acceptable courses. i need MTNF to give me some consideration. thank you.
No. 24
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 14:10:47 GMT by Eneje Chiomazuruoke M. J.
Good day. i am a 100L student of UNN,studying Pharmacy. my GPA is not yet completely computed since all my results have not yet been released but the few i have seen are up to 3.5. please, i need MTNF to consider me for the program. thank you.
No. 25
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 15:21:46 GMT by bose
I'm a student of MAPOLY,in science laboratory technology but my course was not added, why
No. 26
Posted on Sat 09th Oct, 2010 15:42:08 GMT by Sulaiman
i am a student of fed. poly bauchi electrical ND 1 currently goig for my industrial attachment, i filled the form but whenever i summit it displays temporary folder missing so please what could be the problem
No. 27
Posted on Sun 10th Oct, 2010 13:16:28 GMT by KANNO EZEKIEL S.
I am interested in your scholarship programme,but the civil engineering department is not included of which i am a 100 level student in University of Maiduguri in the above mentioned department.Pls extend your kind gesture to the students in this department too.Thanks
No. 28
Posted on Sun 10th Oct, 2010 17:20:51 GMT by IJAYESHINA JOSEPH
i think food science&tech. and biochemistry relevant courses under agric. science definitely we can apply
No. 29
Posted on Mon 11th Oct, 2010 08:50:57 GMT by cynthia uchechi nnabuagha
Am an undergraduate still waiting for the release of our names at federal polytechnic oko.Am interested in the scholarship .Am i free to apply.08138762329.This is my number
No. 30
Posted on Mon 11th Oct, 2010 09:06:55 GMT by adavudi
I am a 1OOLevel student of unimaid;department of biological science.please can I still apply? MTN PLEASE help i am in dire need of ur scholarship.
No. 31
Posted on Mon 11th Oct, 2010 09:37:50 GMT by uchechi cynthia Nnabuagha
Am an undergraduate waiting for the release of names at federal polytechnic oko.Am interested in the scholarship.Am i permited to apply.08138762329.This is my number Dear Sir and Ma.
No. 32
Posted on Mon 11th Oct, 2010 17:55:56 GMT by kupoluyi olasunkanmi
I am a student from Federal University of Technology Akure studying Industrial chemistry so i want to know if i am eligible for applying for the scholarship.
No. 33
Posted on Mon 11th Oct, 2010 19:12:08 GMT by Vincent
Is a final year student whose academic session is affected by strike just like the five south Eastern University eligile for this grant?
No. 34
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 11:14:26 GMT by onyejiaka livinus
how can i feel your application online.
No. 35
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 11:35:18 GMT by oyewole samuel
have been trying to acess the schorlarship but is not opening pls ao can i do it b4 t close. oyewole unad
No. 36
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 13:26:50 GMT by Mfonido Ukpanah
your list of discipline for eligibility for application does not include Microbiology. Please can i apply as well since it falls within natural applied sciences? Thanks for your prompt response.
No. 37
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 14:46:32 GMT by olanipekun yinka
dear sir/ma. with due respect sir, ow is everything> thanks for your message. i will be very happy if my request is granted. thanks.
No. 38
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 15:09:28 GMT by oyewole samuel
y s the mtnf nt acessible? pls is there any other link?
No. 39
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 15:43:40 GMT by olorunnisola damilola victoria
am student 4rm osun state poly. iree butican find my institution there
No. 40
Posted on Tue 12th Oct, 2010 17:12:58 GMT by ojo oluwafemi pelumi
I am ojo oluwafemi,a student of crown polytechnic ado ekiti, am deeply in need of this scholarship to finance my education,am in ND2,studying computer science,my matric number is cp/2009/csc/101,my mobile line is 07062380026,plssssss.
No. 41
Posted on Thu 14th Oct, 2010 13:03:30 GMT by augustus sweikume evy
am a computer science student and am interested.
No. 42
Posted on Thu 14th Oct, 2010 13:06:58 GMT by Darlene
Are biological science not involved in this scholarship?
No. 43
Posted on Thu 14th Oct, 2010 16:58:24 GMT by oladipupo solomon
Am Agriculture science student from university of ibadan am involved in this scholarship
No. 44
Posted on Thu 14th Oct, 2010 17:14:40 GMT by PAUL BERNARD IKECHUKWU
I am a student of Abia State university 100level Department of Nursing Science.I need this scholarship
No. 45
Posted on Fri 15th Oct, 2010 12:10:04 GMT by Amalunwoke, Daniel Chibuzo
I am a National diploma holder of building tech.[ND].i will be going back for my HND
No. 46
Posted on Fri 15th Oct, 2010 12:18:55 GMT by Amalunwoke, Daniel Chibuzo
I am holding presently,NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUILDING TECH.[ND].I will b going back for my Higher National Diploma,in civil engineering.I school at federal poly oko.I need this scholarship plz.08068524878
No. 47
Posted on Fri 15th Oct, 2010 14:27:58 GMT by Usman Sani
Evening, seen most of sciences and engineering but not Geosciences!!! Thanks
No. 48
Posted on Fri 15th Oct, 2010 14:29:54 GMT by Usman Sani
Evening, seen most of sciences and engineering but not Geosciences!!! Thanks
No. 49
Posted on Sat 16th Oct, 2010 14:17:41 GMT by Amaechi chuks u.
I have applied please keep me in touch with necessary information
No. 50
Posted on Sun 17th Oct, 2010 12:35:53 GMT by emeka
i just1 finished my 100 level second semester exam and we have not seen our result and i want to apply what am i going to do. from futo