Apply for NDDC 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarships

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is again offering postgraduate scholarships to help young people in the region build strong careers. The aim is simple: give people the training they need to compete for jobs and take part in national development efforts, especially in areas tied to local content. If you’re from the Niger Delta and meet the academic requirements, you can apply.

This year’s scholarship is for study at Nigerian universities only. It covers a wide range of professional fields that actually matter in today’s job market.

Who Can Apply

You must:

• Be from the Niger Delta.
• Be 40 years old or younger.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree (First Class, Second Class Upper or Lower).
• Or have a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma.

If you tick these boxes, you can go ahead and apply.

Courses Covered

Here’s the full list of approved areas:

1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Architecture
3. Engineering
4. Environmental Sciences
5. Geosciences
6. Humanities
7. Information Technology
8. Law
9. Management and Social Sciences
10. Medical Sciences

How the Selection Works

The process is strict, so take each step seriously.

1. Online Application

You must apply through the official NDDC scholarship portal.

2. Initial Shortlisting

This will be based on:

• Your WASSCE or NECO results
• Your degree or diploma grade
• A valid Local Government ID

3. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to take a CBT at centres in Akwa Ibom, Delta, or Rivers. You must pick your preferred state while registering.

To move on, you must score at least 70%.

4. Interview

Those who pass the test will face an oral interview.

5. Final Check

Final verification will be done through your local government and community committee.

How to Apply

Head to the application portal. You’ll need to upload:

• A recent passport photo
• Your Local Government ID
• Admission letter from a recognised Nigerian university
• Degree or HND certificates
• NYSC discharge or exemption letter

Once you submit your form, a registration number will pop up. Print it. You’ll need it later.

Deadline: July 20, 2025

What Else You Should Know

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• No appeals. The Commission’s decisions are final.
• Preference goes to applicants from oil-producing host communities, as long as they meet the score cut-off.
• You can’t change your course, defer your admission or switch schools later.
• All results and updates will be shared on the NDDC website.

Contact Info

Need help? Reach out via:

Phone:

+234 913 780 6550

+234 904 940 9391

Email:

scholarship@nddc.gov.ng