Key facts
- Status
- Check with the provider
- Provider
- MTN
- Field of study
- Informatics and Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering
- Academic year
- 2027
- Last checked
- September 2026
We found no official MTN call for 2027, and dates on other websites conflict.
MTN is one of Africa’s biggest mobile operators. It has funded students in engineering, technology and commerce, and has sometimes helped with outstanding fees.
About the MTN Bursary
- Past fields: engineering, IT, computer science and commerce.
- Some programmes helped with outstanding tuition fees.
- Linked to MTN’s graduate programmes.
Eligibility requirements
- South African citizen.
- Strong academic results.
- Studying a relevant field.
- Financial need.
How to apply
- Check the careers pages on mtn.co.za for an official bursary call.
- Email MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za to ask about 2027.
- Prepare your ID, results and proof of registration.
Closing date
No official 2027 date was found.
Contact details
- Email: MTNBursaries@mtn.co.za
Technology students should also see the Vodacom bursary, the Sage bursary and our ICT bursaries page.
FAQs
Checked the requirements and closing date? Apply directly with the provider.
Apply on the provider’s website
About MTN
Private company (telecommunications, MTN Group subsidiary)
MTN South Africa is one of the country's largest telecommunications companies, providing mobile network, data and digital services to more than 30 million customers in South Africa, according to a provider record checked in August 2026. MTN South…
Read the full MTN profile →- Address
- MTN Innovation Centre, 216 14th Avenue, Fairland, Randburg, 2195
- Phone
- +27 11 912 3000
- Website
- mtn.co.za
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