Last checked: 15 August 2026. The MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme is one of the current Nigerian scholarship opportunities that should be checked from the sponsor’s own page before anyone shares documents or follows a forwarded link. MTN Nigeria says that, through MTN Foundation’s partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), the programme provides fully funded scholarships for eligible talented young Nigerians to acquire a Diploma in Music.
The current MTN Nigeria programme page says the 2026/2027 call is open and closes on 23 August 2026. It directs applicants to MUSON’s Diploma School route. That deadline and the linked route are the details to trust—not an undated graphic, a copied form or a person who says they can secure selection.
What the MTN MUSON scholarship is for
MTN Nigeria describes the programme as a scholarship for talented young Nigerians who want to improve their music skills and pursue an internationally recognised Diploma in Music through MUSON. The page says the programme has been provided annually since 2006 in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria.
That description is important because it is a music-training opportunity, not a general university scholarship for every course. Before applying, take time to understand the Diploma School programme and check whether your own academic and music background matches the published entry requirements. A strong interest in music alone is not the same as meeting the listed criteria.
Eligibility listed on the official MTN page
MTN Nigeria lists three main points for the 2026/2027 programme. First, an applicant should have a General Certificate of Education ordinary level or Senior Secondary School Certificate with credits in five subjects, including English Language, in not more than two sittings.
Second, the page lists a practical-and-theory music requirement: a Grade 5 or higher pass certificate from the MUSON School of Music or another music examining body recognised by MUSON, such as ABRSM or Trinity (London). Third, the listed eligible age range is 18 to 35 years.
Use the exact wording as a checklist, not as a reason to stretch your qualifications. If a certificate, result, age detail or music grade is unclear, confirm it through the official MUSON route before submitting an application. Do not edit documents, claim a grade you do not hold or pay someone to “regularise” an application.
How to use the official application route
Start from MTN Nigeria’s current programme page and use its MUSON Diploma School application route. This matters because search results can lead to old scholarship calls or unauthorised forms. Check that the page you open still identifies the 2026/2027 programme and review any current instructions published by MUSON.
Prepare accurate academic and music-qualification information before you begin. Take clear copies only where the official process asks for them, and keep a record of the page, date and account or application confirmation you use. A genuine scholarship application should not require you to disclose bank passwords, one-time codes or payment-card details to an unofficial WhatsApp contact.
What the deadline means
The official MTN page says the 2026/2027 call closes on 23 August 2026. Treat the date as the sponsor’s published deadline, but do not wait until the final moment. Online forms, document checks and personal preparation can take time, and a website can be unavailable or updated close to closing.
Submitting an application before the deadline does not guarantee a scholarship, music-school admission or a diploma. The programme will assess applicants under its own process. Jobviza cannot submit an application, decide whether a person qualifies or influence a scholarship decision.
Practical tips before you act
- Begin on MTN Nigeria’s official programme page. Follow its Apply Now route to MUSON instead of using a copied registration link.
- Check your music qualification honestly. The page specifically lists Grade 5 or higher practical and theory evidence from MUSON or a recognised body, so verify your documents before applying.
- Read the academic requirement closely. Confirm that your O-level or SSCE record has the listed five credits, including English, in no more than two sittings.
- Protect your application information. Never pay an unofficial contact or share banking passwords, OTPs or payment-card details to obtain a scholarship position.
Frequently asked questions
Is this scholarship for any university course?
No. MTN Nigeria describes it as a music-training scholarship connected to MUSON’s Diploma in Music programme. Read the official course and application details before deciding whether it fits your plans.
What music qualification does the official page list?
MTN Nigeria lists a Grade 5 or higher practical-and-theory pass certificate from the MUSON School of Music or another examining body recognised by MUSON, including MUSON, ABRSM or Trinity (London).
Does meeting the criteria guarantee a scholarship?
No. The listed criteria help an applicant understand the published entry requirements. Selection remains the responsibility of the programme, and an application is not an award confirmation.
Official sources
Jobviza publishes this guide for information only. It cannot submit an application, verify a person’s documents, decide eligibility, obtain a scholarship place or influence MTN Foundation or MUSON’s decision.
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