MTN Bright Scholarship

The MTN Bright Scholarship is run by the MTN Ghana Foundation, the corporate social investment arm of MTN Ghana. It aims to ease the financial burden on students by covering the cost of tuition, accommodation and essential learning resources.

The programme is open to Ghanaian continuing students doing undergraduate degrees, or vocational and technical skills training, at any public tertiary institution in Ghana. For 2026/2027, MTN said it would award 500 scholarships: 300 for students on first degrees in STEM courses, vocational and technical skills, and 200 for teachers furthering their education at public universities.

The programme was launched in 2018, following a pledge made in 2016 at MTN's 20th anniversary to award 300 scholarships over three years. It was renewed in 2021 at MTN's 25th anniversary to reach more beneficiaries. MTN reports it has awarded more than 2,000 scholarships, from basic school to tertiary level.

How recipients are selected

• Applicants are considered on outstanding academic achievement and exemplary conduct, with no disciplinary action.
• The announcement does not describe further selection steps.