The MTN Graduate Development Programme offers top graduates a bespoke development and significant employment experience in a company that has and continues to shape this continent.
The MTN Graduate Development Programme combines both formal development through the MTN Academy, as well as on-the-job development through full employment and placement into a strategically aligned role. The formal component includes modules at MTN’s 3 regional learning centres, located in Southern, Northern and Western Africa.
About MTN Foundation
The MTN Foundation scholarship scheme seeks to attract high performing full time students studying in public tertiary institutions (universities, polytechnics and colleges of education) in Nigeria. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who might otherwise be unable to pay for their tertiary education and aims to recognize and reward academic excellence.

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MTN Global Graduate Development Programme for Young Nigerians
Aim and Benefits of MTN Global Graduate Development Programme for Young Nigerians
- Community Development
- International Exchange/Secondment Opportunity
- Mentorship
- Structured personal development
- Structured training
Requirements for MTN Global Graduate Development Programme for Young Nigerians Qualification
- Must have graduated with a minimum grade of Second Class Upper Division (2:1) or HND Upper Credit no earlier than 2023.
- Must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in September 2025 with a valid certificate
- Must be fluent in English Language
- Must have a valid international passport
Skills:
- Partnership & Business Development skills
- Digital Marketing skills
- Strong numerate and analytical skills
- Technology security
- Excellent Written and Verbal communication skills
- Excellent Research abilities
- Ability to keep up with current developments and trends (e.g. technological, economic etc.)
- Excellent relationship-building and teamwork capabilities
- Intermediate proficiency level in Microsoft suite applications
- Behavioural Competencies:
- Must exhibit MTN Values of: Leadership, Innovation, Relationships, Integrity, and a Can-Do attitude.
- Must exhibit MTN Vital Behaviours: Complete Accountability, Get It Done, Active Collaboration, and Complete Candour.
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Application Deadline
November 13, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
MTN Foundation on leap.ly to apply