MTN Foundation Scholarship Application

You can apply for the MTN foundation scholarships, if you meet the eligibility requirements and can prove hardworking as well as why you this financial aid for your studies.

The MTN Ghana Foundation was launched in 2007 as a single purpose vehicle to drive all MTN’s CSR initiatives in Ghana.

The Foundation currently has three main objectives, these includes Health, Education and Economic Empowerment. Here is an overview of the MTN foundation scholarship.

MTN Scholarship Application

The MTN foundation Scholarship is an initiative which has been set up to aid brilliant but needy student to continue their education. In this article you will learn about how to apply for the MTN foundation scholarship to aid you further your education.

MTN Foundation scholar

Requirements

These are the materials you will need or you must have to be able to apply for the MTN foundation scholarship.

  1. You must have a good academic results.
  2. Prove to show you are hardworking and committed to achieving higher heights in your education.
  3. You must be a first year student or a continuing student in any of the accredited tertiary institutions across the country.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this scholarship you must be student who comes from any of the regions in Ghana.

Requirements From First Year Students

If you are a newly admitted student in any of the accredited tertiary institutions in Ghana. Then these are what you will need to be able to successfully submit an application to be considered for the MTN foundation scholarship.

  1. Applicants should have credit passes in six (6) subjects averaging 24 in the WASSCE/SSSCE.
  2. Three (3) of the subjects must be any of the core subjects, i.e, English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science and/or Social Studies. The remaining three (3) should be any of the relevant elective subjects.

NOTE: For the purpose of this scholarship a credit pass means

  • WASSCE: A1 – C6
  • SSSCE: A – D

Requirement From Continuing Students

For students already in school, these are what you will be required to submit to be successfully considered for the scholarship.

  1. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
  2. Be actively involved in any extracurricular activity.
  3. Must prove to be without any academic disciplinary or serving any bond to be of good behavior.

MTN Foundation Scholarship Benefits

Student who are successful in this application have numerous benefits and this includes:

  • Full payment of tution.
  • Full payment of Accomodation.
  • Regular Stipends.
  • Money for books and other learning materials.

How To Apply For The MTN Foundation Scholarship

Follow these steps to apply for the scholarship

  1. Visit scholarships.mtn.com.gh or download the application form here.
  2. You can also visit any of the selected MTN Services Centers or regional offices nationwide to pick and submit forms. These includes, Accra branch, Tamale branch, Wa Branch, Bolgatanga Branch, Kumasi(Nhyaeso) Branch, Takoradi Main Beach Road, Cape Coast branch, Ho Branch, MTN House, Sunyani Branch, Koforidua Main Branch.
  3. Applicants must also attach one page letter of motivation or reason why MTN Ghana should consider you for the scholarship. This should touch on your academic and future goals
  4. Applicants must add a copy of their WASSCE/SSSCE results, a written testimonial and an admission letter.
  5. Application should also add a prove of nationality.

NOTE 

  • Application is free.
  • If you have any other form of scholarship, please do not apply.
  • Priority would be given to persons pursuing courses in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial intelligence and data analytics.
  • Women and Persons with disability are especially encouraged to apply.
  • Priority will be given to applicants who lived and attended school in Bono East, Ahafo region, Savannah region, North East region, Western North region, and Oti region.

The Foundation is established as a separate legal entity with its own Board of Directors and Patrons who manages the operations of the Foundation. Its commitment is focused on the socio-economic development of the country through the roll out of appropriate and sustainable social interventions in communities all over the country.

The main objective of the Foundation is to have relevant impact on the community and support national and international development priorities.

The programme facilitates partnership and sharing of resources to achieve mutual objectives. So give it a shot today, and you too can receive the financial aid you need to further your education.