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The MTN Foundation recently hosted the 2025 Scholarship Awards and Alumni Induction Ceremonies in Lagos and Enugu on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
The annual scholarship programme, which sits under the Foundation’s Youth Development portfolio, continues to recognise and reward high-performing students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, as well as blind students in public tertiary institutions across the country. It also includes support for the top 10 candidates in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) each year. Each new scholar receives a grant of ₦300,000 annually until graduation, provided they maintain the required Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA).
This year’s ceremonies celebrated 368 exceptional students who joined the growing network of beneficiaries of the MTN Foundation Scholarship Programme. Over the past 15 years, the initiative has supported more than 14,000 scholars, helping thousands of young Nigerians achieve their academic aspirations and contribute meaningfully to national growth.
In Lagos, the Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Commissioner for Innovation, Science & Technology, Tubosun Alake, commended the Foundation for its continued investment in education. He said, “Education remains our most powerful tool for transformation. The MTN Foundation Scholarship and Alumni Induction shine as a beacon of hope at a time when learning is one of the surest paths to national progress. By investing in human potential, the Foundation has lifted burdens, inspired diligence, and empowered thousands of students across Nigeria.
“At the Lagos State Government, education sits at the heart of our development agenda, from digital learning and skills training to innovation that creates jobs. The MTN Foundation’s vision aligns perfectly with oursbuilding a smarter, more inclusive Lagos where no community is left behind. To the scholars, may your excellence open doors and illuminate the path for others. And to MTN Nigeria and the MTN Foundation, thank you for shaping a brighter, more prosperous future for our nation,” he concluded.
In Enugu, the Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Professor Sam Ugwu, who represented the State Governor, Peter Mbah, praised the Foundation for its sustained contributions to youth development and alignment with the state’s education agenda. He said, “Enugu State has been one of the major partners of MTN Nigeria for more than 20 years, and we are glad that the Foundation continues to invest in the social and educational growth of our people. The scholarship scheme supports one of the government’s key goals in education, encouraging and rewarding excellence while promoting inclusion. The state government will continue to support the Foundation in advancing access to quality education and human capital development.”
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Delivering the address on behalf of the Chairman, MTN Foundation, Dr. Mosun Belo-Olusoga, the Director, MTN Foundation, Pastor Simon Aranonu, congratulated the class of 2025 for their resilience, integrity, and ambition.
He said, “This ceremony recognises far more than grades, it celebrates grit, character, and the promise of leadership. As you join our alumni community, stay connected, stay curious, and keep your values at the centre of every decision.”
Also speaking, the Executive Director of the MTN Foundation, Odunayo Sanya, reaffirmed the Foundation’s continued focus on empowering youth through access, opportunity, and mentorship. She stated that the scholarship programme reflects the Foundation’s belief in purpose-driven impact.
“This ceremony represents our belief that education remains the most powerful path to transformation. We are proud to have invested in these scholars, impacting over 5,000 lives since inception. Beyond the numbers, our greatest pride is seeing our scholars evolve into changemakers who continue to inspire others,” she said.
The 2025 ceremonies in Lagos and Enugu highlighted MTN Foundation’s enduring commitment to educational development and its broader mission of building a future anchored on knowledge and innovation.
Through consistent investment in education, the MTN Foundation accentuates its belief that every young Nigerian, regardless of background, deserves the opportunity to learn, thrive, and lead. The 2025 Scholarship Awards once again underscored the Foundation’s role as a catalyst for national progress and a partner in shaping the next generation of innovators and leaders.
