NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship: The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2024/2025 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.
The NDDC remains steadfast in its mission to facilitate the sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative, and politically harmonious. We extend our sincere best wishes to all applicants and eagerly anticipate welcoming the scholars who will contribute to shaping a brighter future for the region.
About Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
To offer a lasting solution to the socio-economic difficulties of the Niger Delta Region and to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful.
NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship
| Application Deadline | 13 May 2024 |
| Type | Masters |
| Sponsor | Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship
Fully Funded Scholarship to study in any of the foreign universities with all expenses of tuition, travel, visa, stipends, and accommodation covered.
Requirements for NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
- First degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to undertake a Master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
- Applicants must have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines above, in a foreign University.
- Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas’ Universities are NOT eligible to apply.
- Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.
- Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
- Chairman of the LGA
- First Class Traditional Ruler
- High Court Judge
- Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.
- Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
- You must be an indigene of one of the following states; Niger Deltan states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State.
Documents Required for Application
- Recent passport photograph
- Local Government Identification Letter
- Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized Oversea University. Relevant degrees from recognized Universities.
- NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
- Relevant degrees from recognized universities
Application Deadline
May 13, 2024How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on scholarship.nddc.gov.ng to apply- Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng) with all the required documents.
- Successfully complete application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
- Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.
- All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng)
Contact: Director, Education, Health and Social Services, NDDC Mobile: +234(0)9137806550, +234(0)9049409391 E-mail: [email protected]
For more details, visit NDDC website
