MUTA Education Scholarship: Are you a Nigerian student of Tiv origin looking to support your education with a scholarship?
The Mutual Union of Tiv in America (MUTA) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the 2025 MUTA Education Scholarship Program.
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The MUTA Education Scholarship aims to support eligible students with N50,000 grant which can be used for tuition, fees, research, or other expenses directly related to undergraduate study.
The MUTA Education Committee was created in 1999 with the expressed goal of promoting and advancing education among Tiv youth and stimulating research into Tiv history and culture.
Beyond the numbers, the impact of these scholarships reverberates in the success stories of its recipients who have gone on to become successful academics, civil service professionals and entrepreneurs.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
MUTA Education Scholarship Program Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Mutual Union of Tivs in America (MUTA)
- Category: Scholarships || Nigerian Scholarships || Undergraduate Scholarships
- Benefits:
- ₦50,000
- Eligibility: Nigeria
- Deadline: April 15, 2025
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MUTA Education Scholarship Details
The MUTA Education scholarship program is administered by the Education Committee. Originally named the Education and Cultural Committee, it is one of MUTA’s oldest standing committees.
Since its inception, the Committee has awarded scholarships to over 400 scholarships totaling $200,000 to deserving Tiv students from various academic disciplines in STEM, medicine and allied medical programs and institutions across Nigeria.
The original award amount was ₦10,000 per recipient. Following a review in 2008, that amount was increased to ₦20,000 and then, in 2018 it was increased again to ₦30,000. The present value is ₦50,000 per recipient.
The MUTA Education Scholarship legacy extends far beyond financial aid; it is a testament to MUTA’s commitment to fostering education, integrity, and the advancement of Tiv youth—an achievement worthy of celebration and continued support.
MUTA Education Scholarship Requirements
To be eligible for the undergraduate MUTA Education Scholarship, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), medicine or any allied medical field.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5.0 scale (equivalent to second class upper degree) or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Note: No consideration will be given to applicants who do not meet the above CPGA requirement even if the applicant has the highest CGPA in his or her local government.
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Available Programmes
The awards are based on merit and are intended for full-time undergraduate students who are enrolled in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), medicine and allied medical programs.
Participating Universities
Available to all STEM undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities
MUTA Education Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
One qualified recipient will be selected from each of the 14 Tiv-speaking LGA in Benue State and one each from Taraba and Nasarawa states.
Award Amount
The Committee expects to grant up to 16 scholarships for the 2025 – 2026 academic year. The amount per recipient is ₦50,000.00.
This amount will be transferred directly to the recipient’s account and can be used for tuition, fees, research, or other expenses directly related to undergraduate study.
Required Documents
While applying for the 2025 MUTA Education Scholarship, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- In addition to the application form, applicants must submit a 2-page, double spaced personal statement explaining why they are deserving of this award.
- Appropriate justification may include academic history, accomplishments, community service, career goals and financial needs.
The Committee also requires the following items:
- A declaration that the candidate does not and shall not belong to or participate in any cult or related organizations activities on or off campus.
- Certificate of State or Local Government origin.
- A signed letter from the institution’s Academic Officer or the appropriate Head of Department certifying the candidate’s CGPA. Download the form in the download section below (immediately below the application form).
How To Apply for 2025 MUTA Education Scholarship Program
Method of Application
- To apply, please fill out the online form provided below. Ensure that all required supporting documents are uploaded securely through the online portal.
- This streamlined and user-friendly process allows for efficient submission and ensures that your application is complete and ready for review.
Evaluation Criteria
- Applications that satisfy eligibility criteria will be subjected to review by the committee and will be evaluated based on the CPGA (60%) and the quality as well as strength of the applicant’s personal statement (40%).
- Applicants will be excluded from consideration if they are found to have falsified information.
- Completed application form and all required supporting documents must be received by the Committee on or before 5 PM Friday, April 15, 2025 [US EST (GMT-5)].
- Award winners will be notified by email. Applicants not selected for award will not be contacted.
- Additionally, Scholarship recipients will be announced on Radio Benue and posted online at www.muta.org in June 2025.
- The Committee encourages all applicants to check online for the status of their application on this date. Awards will be presented at an award ceremony sometime in July or August 2025.
- The exact date will be announced once arrangements are concluded. Award recipients must consent to having their image used for promotional purposes.
- All scholarship related inquiries should be directed to: mutascholarships@gmail.com.
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