The MTN Ghana Foundation has announced that it received an impressive 5,282 applications for the 2026 edition of its flagship Bright Scholarship Programme, demonstrating the continued confidence Ghanaian youth have in MTN’s commitment to expanding access to quality education.
The application window, which ran from 1 March to 31 May 2026, attracted thousands of brilliant but financially challenged students from across Ghana seeking support to pursue tertiary education.
The Bright Scholarship Programme remains one of the MTN Ghana Foundation’s flagship educational interventions, aimed at removing financial barriers to higher education. The scholarship package covers tuition fees, accommodation, learning materials stipend, and other academic-related expenses throughout the beneficiaries’ course of study.
Commenting on the overwhelming response, MTN Ghana’s Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer, Adwoa Wiafe, said the high number of applications reflects the trust young Ghanaians continue to place in the Foundation.
“The 5,282 applications received this year are a strong testament to the confidence Ghanaian youth have in MTN Ghana and the MTN Ghana Foundation. We are encouraged that the Bright Scholarship Programme continues to serve as a beacon of hope for many talented young people seeking to pursue higher education despite financial challenges.”
She further emphasized that while it would not be possible to support every applicant, the Foundation remains committed to a transparent and credible selection process.
“Although we are unable to support every applicant, we remain committed to a transparent, fair, and credible selection process that identifies students with outstanding academic potential and genuine financial need. Education remains one of the most sustainable investments we can make in the future of our country.”
According to Adwoa Wiafe, the interview and assessment phase will commence nationwide in August 2026. Following the assessments, 500 scholarships will be awarded in October 2026 for the 2026/2027 academic year.
The Foundation says the Bright Scholarship Programme continues to invest in Ghana’s future by empowering academically gifted students to achieve their educational aspirations while contributing meaningfully to national development.
The MTN Bright Scholarship Programme was first launched in 2018, fulfilling a commitment MTN made during the celebration of its 20th anniversary in 2016. At the time, MTN pledged to award 300 scholarships over three years through the MTN Ghana Foundation. Following the programme’s success and impact, it was renewed in 2021 as part of MTN Ghana’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Since its establishment in November 2007, the MTN Ghana Foundation has served as MTN Ghana’s vehicle for Corporate Social Investments, focusing on Health, Education and Economic Empowerment.
To date, the Foundation has successfully undertaken 166 major projects nationwide, including:
- 90 Education Projects
- 55 Health Care Projects
- 15 Economic Empowerment Projects
- 6 Community Support Initiatives
The continued expansion of the Bright Scholarship Programme reflects MTN Ghana Foundation’s long-term commitment to investing in Ghana’s human capital through education and creating opportunities for deserving students nationwide.
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Media Contacts
Adwoa Afriyie Wiafe
Chief Corporate Services and Sustainability Officer
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
Efua Falconer
Acting Senior Manager, Corporate Communications
Email: MTNGhana.MediaOffice@mtn.com
About MTN Ghana Foundation
The MTN Ghana Foundation was established in November 2007 as the vehicle responsible for selecting and implementing MTN Ghana’s Corporate Social Investment initiatives. The Foundation focuses on Health, Education and Economic Empowerment. Since inception, it has implemented 166 major projects across Ghana, comprising 90 education projects, 55 healthcare projects, 15 economic empowerment projects and six community support initiatives.
