The MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship is one of the most prestigious “automatic” awards in Nigeria. Unlike other scholarship programs that require a lengthy application and examination process, this initiative specifically rewards the sheer academic brilliance of the nation’s highest-scoring candidates in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Scholarship Overview
| Host | MTN Foundation |
| Institution | Any accredited Nigerian Tertiary Institution |
| Study Location | Study in Nigeria |
| Eligible Countries | Nigeria |
| Scholarship Category | Undergraduate Scholarships |
| Reward | ₦300,000 per year until graduation |
| Application Closing Date | 31st May, 2026 |
| Application Portal Link | https://www.mtn.ng/scholarships/ |
By providing consistent financial support, the MTN Foundation ensures that Nigeria’s brightest young minds can focus entirely on their studies from their first day on campus until graduation.
Benefits of MTN Foundation Scholarship (Top 10 UTME Candidates)
This scholarship is designed to cover the core costs of a university education:
- ₦300,000 paid every academic year.
- The award is automatically renewed each year, provided the student maintains the required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
- Scholars become part of the prestigious MTN Foundation Alumni network upon graduation, providing unique networking and career opportunities.
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Eligibility Requirements
To be selected for the 2026 cohort, candidates must satisfy the following:
- Must be officially ranked among the Top 10 highest scorers in the 2026 UTME as announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
- Admission into an accredited public or private tertiary institution in Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic session.
- Once awarded, scholars must maintain a minimum CGPA (usually 3.5 or equivalent) to keep the scholarship active for the following year.
Selection Process
The “application” for this specific scholarship is unique because it is data-driven rather than form-driven:
- JAMB Results Release: Following the conclusion of the 2026 UTME, JAMB releases the official list of the highest-scoring candidates across the country.
- Automatic Identification: The MTN Foundation directly identifies these top performers based on the official JAMB data.
- Verification: The Foundation contacts the identified students to verify their admission status into a Nigerian institution.
- Award Ceremony: Successful students are typically honored at a formal award ceremony where they are officially inducted into the MTN Foundation Scholarship scheme.
How to Apply for MTN Foundation Top 10 UTME Scholarship 2026
Send your application following the link below if you are among the 10 highest scorer in the just concluded 2026 UTME:
Important Information
It is important to distinguish this from the MTN Foundation Science & Technology Scholarship (STS) and the MTN Foundation Scholarship for Blind Students (SBS). While the STS and SBS require a formal online application and a subsequent aptitude test, the Top 10 UTME Scholarship is strictly based on your JAMB score.
If you are one of the top scorers, ensure that the contact details provided during your JAMB registration are active, as the Foundation will use those details to reach out to you. If you didn’t make the Top 10 but are a high-achieving student in your 200 Level (300 Level for Direct Entry), you may still be eligible to apply for the MTN Foundation STS once that portal opens.
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