DELSU Begins 2026/2027 Post-UTME Screening, Announces MTN Scholarship Opportunities

Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, has announced the commencement of its 2026/2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (Post-UTME) and Direct Entry screening exercise for prospective candidates seeking admission into the institution.

The announcement was contained in the institution’s official bulletin released on Friday by the Public Relations Unit of the Directorate of Ceremonials, Information and Public Relations in the Vice Chancellor’s Office.

According to the university, candidates who chose DELSU as their first choice institution in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and scored 150 and above are eligible to apply for the screening exercise.

The university disclosed that online application commenced on Friday, May 29, 2026, while the application portal will close at midnight on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

It added that details concerning the screening exercise would be communicated to applicants through the phone numbers and email addresses provided during registration.

Candidates were advised to carefully read instructions on the university’s application portal before completing the registration process.

The institution also noted that candidates who did not initially choose DELSU as their first-choice university but met the required cut-off mark could still apply after changing their institution of first choice to DELSU through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal before the close of applications.

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The university further stated that Direct Entry applicants must possess qualifications such as NCE, OND, HND, First Degree, A’ Level or equivalent certificates in relevant disciplines.

It stressed that all applicants must upload their qualifying results to the JAMB portal, warning that candidates who fail to do so would not be considered for admission.

Meanwhile, the university also announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 MTN Foundation Scholarship Programme organized by the MTN Nigeria Foundation (MTNF).

The scholarship programme is designed to support outstanding students in public tertiary institutions across Nigeria through financial assistance and academic development opportunities.

According to the bulletin, successful applicants will receive an annual scholarship grant of N300,000 until graduation, provided they maintain the required academic standards.

Beneficiaries are also expected to enjoy mentorship opportunities, capacity-building workshops and digital upskilling programmes.

The scholarship categories include the MTN Science and Technology Scholarship for students in STEM-related disciplines, the MTN Scholarship for Blind Students, and the Top 10 UTME Scholarship for candidates recognised among the best performers in the UTME.

Qualified students were encouraged to apply through the official MTN Foundation scholarship portal before the application deadline of Sunday, May 31, 2026.