2024/2025 NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students To Study Abroad

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About NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students

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. 

NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Courses

• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering
• Engineering Sciences
• Geosciences
• Information Technology
• Law
• Medical Sciences

• Sponsor Organisation: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

Benefits of NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students

This is a fully funded scholarship. The application covers the following:

• Tuition
• Accommodation
• Living Stipends
• Visa
• Medical Insurance

NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students Requirements

• 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.

Application Documents

• 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 Date and Process

Interested and qualified? Visit the link to the application website 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)

 

Application Deadline

13 May, 2024

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