Applications for 2024 MTN Foundation Undergraduate Scholarship available.

Applications for the 2024 edition of the MTN Foundation’s undergraduate scholarship program for Nigerian students are now being accepted. The MTN Foundation is the CSR division of MTN Nigeria.

The Foundation made this known in a statement that was made public on Wednesday.

The program offers support through three specialized scholarships for students majoring in Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STEM), blind students, and the top 10 UTME scorers in a variety of subjects, according to the firm.

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Starting in 2024, the program has increased its annual award amount from N200,000 to N300,000. It added that these allowances will provide sustained financial assistance and capacity-building opportunities for scholars until graduation, as long as recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5.

This year, the Foundation said it has taken a step forward in its commitment to inclusivity by expanding the number of scholarships available to blind students from 60 to 100.

It said this is to ensure that more individuals have access to the resources they need to succeed academically.

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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, but in cultivating a more inclusive and diverse generation of leaders and innovators who will shape a better future for Nigeria.’’