NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship
The NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship is an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) under the sponsorship of the Federal Government of Nigeria. This scholarship aims to equip Niger Deltans with the necessary training and skills to participate in the local content program and compete globally in various professional disciplines.
The scholarship is open to candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have earned relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from reputable universities.
About Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was established to provide sustainable solutions to the socio-economic challenges of the Niger Delta region. The commission aims to promote economic prosperity, social stability, ecological regeneration, and political peace in the region.
Scholarship Details
– Application deadline: April 21, 2025
– Country: Nigeria
– Study level: Postgraduate
– Sponsor: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
– Eligible gender: Men and Women
Scholarship Benefits
The NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship is fully funded and covers:
– Tuition fees
– Travel expenses
– Visa costs
– Monthly stipends
– Accommodation
Eligible Courses
The scholarship is available for postgraduate studies in the following disciplines:
– Agricultural Science
– Architecture
– Engineering
– Environmental Sciences
– GeoScience
– Hospitality
– Information Technology
– Law
– Management Science
– Medicine
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:
– Be from the Niger Delta Region
– Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
– Hold a First Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those applying for a Master’s program
– Have gained admission for a Postgraduate program in one of the listed fields at a recognized foreign university
– Have no criminal record and must not belong to any cult group
Required Documents
Applicants must provide the following documents:
– Completed online application form
– Recent passport photograph
– Local Government Identification Letter
– Admission letter from a recognized foreign university
– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree certificate
– WASSCE/NECO results
– NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
– Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct from any of the following:
– Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
– Chairman of LGA
– First Class Traditional Ruler
– High Court Judge
Application Deadline
April 21, 2025
