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MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship Programs seek to attract high performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of education) in Nigeria.
The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.
This post will guide you on the step-by-step process involved in the submission of your application for the MTN Foundation Music Scholarship.
MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship Summary
- Host: MTN Foundation
- Category: Undergraduate Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- Deadline: August 25, 2025.
MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship Details:
The MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship is a diploma program in music for candidates interested in the art of music.
The goal is to produce a well-rounded, thoroughly educated musicians who would qualify for direct entry as transfer students into a university to fulfill the remaining requirements for an undergraduate music degree.
The foundation strives to produce graduates comparable to those found in a Conservatoire and we have patterned our syllabus on those standards.
MTN Foundation Music Scholarship Requirements:
Applicants for the MTN Foundation Music Scholarship are expected to possess the following minimum requirements:
- The General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, or
- The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with a credit in English Language
- The 5 credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings and before admission to the diploma course.
- PRACTICAL: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of The MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
- THEORY: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of the MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
NB: Applicants who possess the above practical or theory certificates would have also satisfied the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
Applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but show outstanding practical ability may be admitted. These students must take a remedial theory course and must pass the minimum requirements in the first year
MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship Duration and Reward
- The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.
- The diploma course is a full-time 2 year course offering advanced training in music with the following majors: Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, Voice.
- Students are also required to take 2 terms of an instrument minor other than their major instrumental family. All voice students must pass grade 2 piano, instrumentalists must pass vocal techniques and all students must belong to the choir.
- Orchestra is required for all string majors. All wind and percussion majors must belong to band. Others who may not be majors are welcome to audition for the orchestra band.
How To Apply for MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)
To apply for the MTN Foundation Muson Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below.
The entrance examinations will take place from September 3rd – September 6th, 2025, and will take the form of:
- A written examination in Music Theory at appropriate grade 5 standard and general music knowledge.
- An audition on a major instrument or voice of at least grade 5 standard before a faculty or jury.
- An oral interview.
Successful candidates from the examinations will be invited for admission.
