MTN Foundation is inviting eligible talented young Nigerians who wish to improve their skills in Music to apply for the 21st Cohort of the fully funded MTN Muson Music Scholars Programme 2026/2027.
The MTN Muson Music Scholars Programme helps eligible candidates to acquire an internationally recognized Diploma in Music at the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), the premium music school in Lagos, Nigeria for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Since it’s inception in 2006, MTN Foundation has been providing fully funded scholarships to talented young Nigerians every year to acquire an internationally recognized Diploma in Music in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), the premium music school in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Admission Requirements
Interested candidates should have the following eligibility criteria:
- Open to eligible talented young Nigerians
- Minimum academic qualification: General Certificate of Education (GCE) ordinary level or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language in not more than 2 sittings.
- Music Practical and 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, such as MUSON, Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM) or Trinity College, London.
- Eligible Age criteria is 18–35 years.
Entrance Examinations & Auditions
Written Examination (Music Theory & General Knowledge)
Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Practical Audition & Aural Interview
Dates: Tuesday, 1 September – Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily
Application Process
Incomplete or late application will not be accepted and only shortlisted applicants will be notified by August 26, 2026 for further auditions and interviews.
Note: Admission is strictly based on merit
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026.
For More Information: Visit the Scholarship Website.
