MTN Foundation/Muson Music Scholarship Program 2026/2027 for aspiring Musicians. – Opportunities For Africans

Application Deadline:  August 23, 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the twenty first Cohort of the MUSON/MTNF Music Scholars Programme, providing admission into the MUSON/MTNF Diploma Course in Music. The programme offers gifted younger musicians with the chance to obtain skilled music schooling on the prestigious MUSON School of Music in Lagos, Nigeria.

Since inception in 2006 and in partnership with the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON), the premium music faculty in Nigeria, MTN Foundation has been offering totally funded scholarships to gifted younger Nigerians yearly to accumulate an internationally acknowledged Diploma in Music.

Requirements

• The MTN MUSON Music Scholars Programme is open to eligible gifted younger Nigerians who want to enhance their expertise in Music.
• Interested candidates ought to have the next eligibility standards:
• Minimum tutorial qualification: General Certificate of Education (GCE) odd stage or Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with credit in 5 (5) topics together with English Language in no more than 2 sittings.
• Music Practical and Theory: Grade 5 (5) or larger cross certificates of the MUSON School of Music or every other music inspecting physique acknowledged by the MUSON School similar to MUSON, ABRSM or Trinity (London).
• Eligible Age standards is eighteen–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. each day

Application Process

• Only full purposes will likely be thought of.
• Successful candidates will obtain examination numbers to take part within the entrance examinations, auditions, and interviews.
• Admission relies strictly on advantage.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the MTN Foundation/Muson Music Scholarship Program