Turn Your Passion into Profession the The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) team Up with MTN Foundation (MTNF) to Open the Application window for MTN Foundation & MUSON Music Scholarship for the Academic year 2025/2026 for Aspiring Musicians.
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Scholarship Name:MTN/MUSON Music Scholarship
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: August 25th, 2025.
- Schoarship Duration: two years
Who are Eligible to Apply?
- Applicants for the MTNF/MUSON diploma course in Music are expected to possess the following minimum requirements:
- The General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) Ordinary Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English Language, or
- The Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with a credit in English Language
- The 5 credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings and before admission to the diploma course.
Other Requirements
PRACTICAL: Grade five (5) or higher pass certificate of The MUSON School of Music or any other music examining body recognized by the MUSON School.
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.
NB: Applicants who possess the above practical or theory certificates would have also satisfied the GCE (O/L) or SSCE requirements.
Applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but show outstanding practical ability may be admitted. These students must take a remedial theory course and must pass the minimum requirements in the first year
Scholarship Timeline
The diploma course is a full time 2 year course offering advanced training in music with the following majors: Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, Voice. [READ:Apply Now: Fully Funded Chevening UK Scholarships 2026 for Study in the United Kingdom ]
Students are also required to take 2 terms of an instrument minor other than their major instrumental family. All voice students must pass grade 2 piano, instrumentalists must pass vocal techniques and all students must belong to the choir. Orchestra is required for all string majors. All wind and percussion majors must belong to band. Others who may not be majors are welcome to audition for the orchestra band.
How to Apply for the MTN Foundation 2025/2026 MUSON Music Scholarship
Applicants who are deficient in the theory requirements but show outstanding practical ability may be admitted. These students must take a remedial theory course and must pass the minimum requirements in the first year
Enquiries school@muson.org
The Scholarship Official Webpage Link https://muson.org/diploma-school/
