📌 Quick Fact Sheet
| Metric | Program Details |
| Sponsoring Body | MTN Foundation & Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) |
| Award Value | 100% Tuition Waiver & Full Study Sponsorship |
| Study Duration | 2-Year Diploma in Music |
| Location | MUSON School of Music, Onikan, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Application Deadline | Sunday, August 23, 2026 |
🎼 Available Major Disciplines
Candidates may focus their diploma studies on any of the following streams:
- Keyboard: Piano, Organ
- Voice: Vocal Performance (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass)
- Strings: Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Classical Guitar
- Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Oboe
- Brass: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, French Horn
- Percussion: Timpani, Marimba, Orchestral Percussion
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for consideration, candidates must satisfy all of the following requirements:
- Nationality & Age: Must be a Nigerian citizen between 18 and 35 years old.
- Academic Baseline: Hold a minimum of 5 O’Level credit passes (WAEC, NECO, GCE, or NABTEB), including English Language, obtained in not more than two (2) sittings.
- Musical Prerequisite: Hold a minimum of Grade 5 (Theory & Practical) certificate from MUSON, ABRSM, or Trinity College London.
📅 Examination & Audition Schedule
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for physical assessments in Lagos:
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│ 1. SHORTLIST NOTIFICATION │
│ Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 │
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│ 2. WRITTEN THEORY & GENERAL KNOWLEDGE EXAM │
│ Date: Monday, August 31, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM) │
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│ 3. PRACTICAL AUDITION & ORAL INTERVIEW │
│ Date: Tuesday, Sept 1 – Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026 │
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📝 Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the Portal: Navigate directly to the official MUSON Admission Portal.
- Access the Form: Click on the MTN Foundation Scholarship Application Form link.
- Upload Documents: Attach clear digital scans of:
- Senior Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO/GCE O’Level)
- Grade 5 Music Theory & Practical Certificates
- Birth Certificate or Valid National Identity Document
- Recent passport photograph
- Submit: Confirm details and submit your application online before August 23, 2026.
⚠️ Important Application Guidelines
Examination Slip: Shortlisted applicants will receive an official Examination Number via email, which serves as their entry pass for the examination hall in Lagos.
Strict Merit Policy: Admission into the diploma program is granted solely on merit through exam and audition scores.
No Fee Required: Neither the MTN Foundation nor MUSON charges any application or processing fees. Avoid third-party scams.