MTN Nigeria through its MTN Foundation has put together a competition called Theatre for Schools.
Theatre for Schools is an initiative under the MTN Foundation’s (MTNF) Arts & Culture cause.
The competition is aimed at stimulating public interest in Nigerian Arts and Culture as well as encourages the adoption of theatre from an early age, by fostering and developing identified talents.
The pilot phase of Theatre for Schools initiative is open to secondary schools in the below listed states
- Kaduna State
- Oyo State
- Rivers State.
It will be implemented in partnership with the Department of Theatre Arts in the following universities
- Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
- University of Ibadan
- University of Port Harcourt.
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Who can apply for the MTN Foundation Theatre for Schools Competition? Eligibility
The MTN Foundation invites all public and private Secondary Schools in the States listed above that have drama clubs and a passion for performing arts to enter for this competition:
Interested public and private Secondary Schools located in close proximity to the Universities indicated, may apply through their functional drama club. The schools will be expected to provide the following:
- Evidence of a functional Drama Club in the school
- Proof of a dedicated space for drama practice
- An active Parents Teachers Association (PTA)
- Picture of the Drama Club
- A one-minute video skit of the Drama Club’s performance (to be uploaded on YouTube and the link to the video inserted on the application form)
Please Note
Applications received will be screened and only shortlisted schools will be contacted (four Secondary Schools in each State will be selected)
Shortlisted schools would participate in the competition at the State level
State winning secondary schools will then compete in the Grand finale in Lagos, accompanied by their school drama teachers and a member of their Parents Teachers Association (PTA)
What are the prizes to be won in the MTN Foundation Theatre for Schools Competition 2019?
State Competition
- First Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N100,000 (for the school’s drama club)
- Second Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N50,000 (for the school’s drama club)
- Third Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N25,000 (for the school’s drama club)
National Competition
- First Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N1 Million (for the school’s drama club)
- Second Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N500,000 (for the school’s drama club)
- Third Position:
- Trophy (for the school)
- Cash prize of N250,000 (for the school’s drama club)
Judges Distinction Awards
- Outstanding Actor
- Outstanding Actress
How to apply for 2019 MTN Foundation Theatres for Schools Competition
This contains the complete application process
- Click “Apply Now” to access the Form https://foundation.mtnonline.com/theatreforschools/
- Complete the form and provide the required information
- Click ‘submit’ for your application to be captured
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Closing Date for MTN Foundation Theatres for Schools Competition Application
No date has been fixed yet. Hurry and submit your applications
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