MTN Foundation Expands 2024 Annual Scholarship Program for Undergraduates
The MTN Foundation has announced the opening of applications for its 2024 Scholarship Programme, which is aimed to supporting Nigerian students through three specialized scholarships for those studying Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
The initiative, according to the Foundation is also, extended to blind students, and the top 10 UTME-scoring candidates across various disciplines. The scholarships offer sustained financial assistance and capacity-building opportunities until graduation, provided recipients maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
In a significant move towards inclusivity, the MTN Foundation has also increased the number of scholarships available to blind students from 60 to 100.
This expansion highlights the Foundation’s commitment to enhancing opportunities and ensuring a diverse group of students have access to the resources they need for academic success.
Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, emphasized the organization’s dedication to educational equality: “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.”
Since its launch in 2010, the MTN Scholarship Programme has empowered 4,949 Nigerian students, providing crucial financial support to help them pursue their academic goals and contribute to the nation’s success.
Eligible candidates are encouraged to visit [mtn.ng/scholarships](http://
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