MTN Foundation MUSON Scholarship 2026/27

The MTN Foundation MUSON Scholarship 2026/27 funds a two-year, full-time Diploma in Music at the MUSON School of Music in Lagos, Nigeria, designed to prepare students for direct entry into university music degree programmes.

What it offers

• A two-year, full-time advanced music training programme.
• Majors available in Piano, Organ, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, Classical Guitar, and Voice.
• All students must take two semesters of a minor instrument from a different instrumental family.
• Voice majors must pass at least Grade 2 Piano.
• Instrumentalists must take and pass Vocal Techniques.
• Membership in the choir is mandatory for all students.
• Participation in the orchestra is mandatory for all string majors.
• Participation in the band is mandatory for all wind and percussion majors.
• Students not majoring in these areas may audition for either the orchestra or band.

Who can apply

• Applicants must possess the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Ordinary Level with credits in at least five subjects, including English Language.
• OR the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) with credits in at least five subjects, including English Language.
• The five credits must have been obtained at not more than two sittings.
• Music Theory: Grade Five (5) or higher graded certificate from MUSON or an approved institution such as ABRSM or Trinity College London.
• Music Practical: Grade Five (5) or higher graded certificate from MUSON or an approved institution such as ABRSM or Trinity College London.
• Possession of a valid JAMB result is now a requirement for admission.

How to apply

• Only complete and timely applications will be accepted.
• Shortlisted applicants will be notified by Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 for further auditions and interviews.
• An examination number will be allocated to participants to take the written examination, practical audition, and interview.
• Successful candidates from the examinations, auditions, and interviews will be offered admission into the Diploma Programme.

Good to know

• The programme aims to produce well-rounded, thoroughly educated musicians comparable to conservatoire standards.
• The syllabus is patterned on internationally recognized conservatoire standards.
• For enquiries, contact:
  • 08077607641
  • 08028975944
  • diplomaschool@muson.org
  • 9AM - 5PM
• Location: 8/9, Marina Road, Onikan, Lagos, Nigeria.