The MTN Bright scholarship is an initiative aimed at supporting academically talented but financially disadvantaged students and Teachers pursuing degree programmes.
The programme provides financial assistance to help cover tuition fees and other educational expenses for students studying in tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Scholarship package
- Tuition and accommodation fees
- A laptop computer
- Stipend for reading materiais
Eligible Criteria:
- Be currently pursuing a degree at a recognized public tertiary institution in Ghana, or be enrolled in a vocational/technical Course. Alternatively, candidates may be professional teachers pursuing a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
- Must be a Ghanaian citizen.
- Must have an excellent academic record
- Must demonstrate good behavior.
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Application Process For The MTN Bright scholarship
The applicant must be pursuing a degree program and is required to do the following:
- Apply online through the web portal: scholarship.mtn.com.gh and select the Bright Scholarship
- Provide a one-page letter outlining your educational and professional goals and explaining why you deserve the scholarship
- Submit the application along with valid contact details (phone number and email address).
Teachers pursuing degree courses
To apply for the Bright Scholarship, please follow these steps:
- Apply online through the web portal: [scholarship.mtn.com.gh] (http://scholarship.mtn.com.gh) and select the Bright Scholarship option.
- Submit a one-page letter explaining why you should be awarded the scholarship, aiso include any projects or achievements you have made in the ICT/STEM area and details around what outcomes/impact to expect from the training. Be sure to highlight your educational and professional goals.
- Include your CV and a letter of recommendation from the school you are teaching
- Include valid contact details, such as your phone number and email address.
General Guidelines
- If you currently have any other form of educational scholarship, please do not apply, applications will be subject to due diligence ond on applicant will not be considered and, if awarded, the scholorship will be withdrown if ony misrepresentation or act of dishonesty is identified.
- Preference will be given to appliconts pursuing courses in ICT, Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intalligence, and Data Analytics.
- Women and differently abled students are especially encouraged to apply.
Application Period:
Submissions are open from March 1, 2026, to May 31, 2026.
For further clarification or assistance, please contact: minghanafoundation@mtn.com or WhatsApp: 0549767070.
Important:
- Shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited to meet with the scholarship panel.
- Under no circumstances will an applicant be required to pay any fees for the processing of their application.
