MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) 2026: Fully Funded Opportunity

MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP)

MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) aims to teach young Africans how to effectively use technology to create impactful media content.

The PAU/MTN Media Internship Program is an initiative of MTN and Pan-Atlantic University, organized to increase the knowledge and skill base of the participants and help them understand the changing media landscape.

Selected participants of the MTN MIP Program 2026 will be fully funded to undergo training in South Africa with all expenses covered.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.

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MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) Abstract

  • Host: MTN
  • Location: South Africa
  • Category: Internships || Fellowships || Trainings
  • Benefits:
    • Full Sponsorship
    • Training
    • Paid Trip to South Africa
    • Networking
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: April 25, 2026

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MTN Media Innovation Program (MIP) Details

The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) is a 15-week long programme spread across six months for media practitioners in the Nigerian space.

The programme will increase the knowledge and skill base of the participants and help them understand the changing media landscape, and how to effectively use technology to create impactful media content.

Cohort-4 of the programme will build on the successes of the last three Cohorts to further consolidate its leading position as a foremost impactful training programme ever endowed for Nigerian journalists. 

MTN Media Innovation Program Benefits

  • The six-month, fully funded fellowship for Nigerian media practitioners is designed to support the sustainable development of the nation’s changing media scene.
  • The program is open to media practitioners across the spectrum, including print, electronic, online platforms and social media content creators.
  • The course is designed to give participants a greater understanding of Nigeria’s technology sector and the nexus between media and technology; it will also leave participants better able to adapt to changing realities.
  • Fellows will also have access to professional resources and mentorship from the SMC faculty.

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Programme Structure for MTN Media Internship Program

  • 70 Days in Class
    All accepted candidates will spend 33 days in class in the course of the training.
  • 19 Days on campus
  • 5 Days off campus
  • 7 Days in South Africa
    An all-expense-paid trip to South Africa for a 7-day training.
  • 2 days in MTN Nigeria Headquarters
    Candidates will be tutored at the MTN Nigeria Headquarters and the MTN Group Headquarters.
  • 1 Industry Visits and Tours
    A one-day training at the Innovation Hub.
  • 1 Day in nature
  • 1 Day comprehensive capstone

MTN Media Innovation Programme Requirements

To be eligible for theMTN Media Innovation Programme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Must be a media professional/practitioner
  • Must have a valid International Passport
  • Must pass a written test and any subsequent interviews
  • Must get a written release from employers to participate in the programme

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How To Apply for MTN Media Innovation Programme

To apply for the MTN Media Internship Program, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • click on the button below to visit the scholarship application page
  • click on ‘Apply Here’ and proceed to the application portal
  • provide all required personal data and upload the required work sample
  • successful applicants will be contacted

Begin your application by clicking on the button below.

Deadline: April 25th, 2026


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