14 University of Ibadan Students Win MTN Scholarship Awards

• No fewer than fourteen students of the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo state have won a science-related scholarship
• The 14 UI students won MTN STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) scholarship awards
• The MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships worth over 38 billion naira to almost 5,000 students since its inception

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide

Lagos state - Fourteen students of the University of Ibadan (UI) in Oyo state have won MTN STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) scholarship awards.

The awards were presented during an elegant ceremony and alumni induction held in Lagos.

The ceremony was graced by notable guests, including the University’s registrar, Mr. Ganiyu O. Saliu, fspsp.

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This is according to a post shared by the University of Ibadan Students' Union via its X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @studentsunionui on Wednesday, October 16.

In addition to financial support, graduating scholars participate in the MTN Skill Up workshop, preparing them with essential skills to excel in the Nigerian labour market and contribute meaningfully to national development.

The MTN Science and Technology Scholarship supports students pursuing degrees in STEM fields in public universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education across Nigeria.

The MTN Foundation has awarded scholarships to almost 5,000 students worth over 38 billion naira since its inception.

Legit.ng recalls that UI students turned to crowdfunding to avoid dropping out.

The University of Ibadan Student Union and various faculties appeal for 50 million naira to support 500 students facing financial hardship.

Lagos pure water seller’s son wins scholarship

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the son of a pure water seller, Muslim Adewale, bagged an N500,000 scholarship for emerging as the candidate with the best May/June WASSCE results in Education District 6 in Lagos state.

The 17-year-old graduate of Birch Freeman Senior High School achieved 6 As, including Mathematics, along with 1 B3 and 2 C4.

The teenager, who scored 302 in 2024 UTME wants to study Computer Science at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) in Akoka.

Proofread by Kola Muhammed, journalist and copyeditor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng