MTN Nigeria Foundation Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTNF SBS)

MTN Foundation in 2010, established the MTN Foundation Scholarships Program, an annual award that recognizes and rewards eligible high performing students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions.

Applications are invited for:

Title: Scholarship Scheme for Blind Students (MTNF SBS)

Location: Nigeria

Project Description

• Since its inception in 2012, the MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (MTN SBS) has been dedicated to supporting eligible blind students in 200 and 300 level courses across Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions, including Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education.
• 100 students are awarded scholarships worth N300,000 annually. 
• Scholarships are awarded annually until graduation, provided that students meet the required academic standards.

Eligibility

• This scholarship is open to Nigerian students in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institution (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
•  Open to 200 & 300 level Blind students studying any course in Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
• The application is open to 200 & 300 level blind students in any Nigerian Public Tertiary Institutions (Universities, Polytechnics, and Colleges of Education).
• However, for blind students studying Law, which is a 5 years course, only 300 level students can apply for the MTN Scholarship.
• Blind Students in the Universities or Colleges of Education must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5
• Blind Students in Public Polytechnics must have a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 from the Ordinary National Diploma (OND) Program and must have secured admission into the Higher National Diploma (HND) Program.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online