Stephen Blewett handing-over a laptop to a beneficiary
Five hundred beneficiaries including 300 students pursuing first degrees in STEM and vocational/technical courses, as well as 200 teachers furthering their studies in public universities have been awarded MTN Bright Scholarship for the 2025/2026 academic year.
According to the scholarship team, beneficiaries were selected from over 3,600 applications nationwide, with 1,200 shortlisted for interviews. In all, students and teachers from 42 public institutions benefited, including 187 females, 313 males, and 33 differently abled students. The scholarships packages include tuition, accommodation, stipends, and laptops.
Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, described the initiative as an investment in the dreams and potential of young Ghanaians.
“It’s an award that we are immensely proud of, because it reflects our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and driving sustainable national development,” he said.
Highlighting the impact, the CEO noted that 10 beneficiaries have graduated as valedictorians, 520 with first-class honours, and 94 with second-class upper division. Many alumni are now excelling in fields such as engineering, medicine, teaching, and business.
He revealed that the MTN Ghana Foundation plans to scale up the scheme, awarding 1,500 scholarships annually over the next three years—benefiting both students and teachers.
Representing the Minister for Education, Dr. Emmanuel Newman commended MTN Ghana and the MTN Foundation for their consistent investment in education.
He noted that the Bright Scholarship aligns with the government’s vision of expanding access to quality education, particularly in STEM, as well as vocational and technical fields.
“The focus on STEM, vocational and technical education, and teacher development reflects Ghana’s national target of achieving a stronger, innovation-driven economy. This partnership contributes significantly to human capital development,” he said.
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke