500 scholarships up for grabs as MTN Ghana supports tertiary education

The MTN Ghana Foundation has opened applications for its Bright Scholarship scheme for the 2026/27 academic year, offering financial support to hundreds of students across the country.

The initiative, which targets academically gifted but financially constrained students, is designed to cover tuition, accommodation and essential learning materials, in a bid to remove barriers to higher education and skills development.

According to the Foundation, the scholarship is open to Ghanaian continuing students pursuing undergraduate degrees, as well as those enrolled in vocational and technical training programmes at public tertiary institutions nationwide.

Prospective applicants have been directed to submit their entries through the online portal – – before the May 31, 2026 deadline, with organisers stressing that the process is entirely free and that no hardcopy submissions will be accepted.

Eligibility criteria require applicants to demonstrate strong academic performance, good conduct and a clean disciplinary record, reflecting the programme’s focus on nurturing responsible future leaders.

Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer at MTN Ghana, Adwoa Wiafe, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to education and youth empowerment, describing the scholarship as a strategic investment in the country’s human capital.

She disclosed that a total of 500 scholarships will be awarded this year, with 300 slots earmarked for students pursuing courses in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, as well as vocational and technical disciplines. The remaining 200 awards will go to teachers undertaking further studies at public universities.

The Bright Scholarship Programme, first introduced in 2018, forms part of MTN’s broader corporate social responsibility agenda aimed at supporting education and national development.

It was initially launched following a pledge made during the company’s 20th anniversary celebrations and later expanded in 2021 to increase its reach after recording significant impact.

Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships to students at various levels of education, reinforcing its role as a key contributor to educational advancement in Ghana.