Apply for NDDC 2024/2025 Foreign Postgraduate Scholarships – Niger Delta Students

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is dedicated to empowering the youth of the Niger-Delta region by offering Foreign Post Graduate Scholarships. This initiative aims to enhance human resource development, support the Federal Government’s local content programme, and prepare students to compete globally in various professional disciplines.

Scholarship Overview

Type: Postgraduate
Value of Award: The scholarship amount is determined based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.

Fields of Study

The scholarship is available to applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognised universities in the following disciplines:

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must originate from the Niger Delta region.
• Age limit: Must not be older than 40 years.
• Academic requirement: Applicants must hold a First Class Degree or a Second Class Upper/Lower Division.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the NDDC’s official website: NDDC Scholarship Application Portal. Required documents include:

• A recent passport photograph
• Local Government identification letter
• Postgraduate admission letter from a recognised overseas university
• Relevant degrees from recognised universities
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate

After completing the application, you will receive a registration number and should print a hard copy of the acknowledgment for future reference.

Selection Process

1. Initial Application: Submit your application online.
2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Based on WASSCE/NECO results, local government identification, and undergraduate degree classification.
3. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Shortlisted candidates will take a CBT conducted in Rivers State, requiring a minimum score of 70% to proceed.
4. Further Shortlisting and Final Verification: Involves checks through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: May 13th, 2024
• Check the official NDDC website for result announcements and further updates: NDDC Official Website

Additional Information

• The Commission will prioritise candidates from oil-producing host communities/local government areas, provided they meet the required cut-off mark.
• The scholarship does not allow for deferment, change of institution, or change of course.
• Decisions made by the NDDC are final, with the Commission holding the sole discretion to select candidates.

For further enquiries, you can contact the Director of Education, NDDC at:

• Phone: : +234(0)9137806550, +234(0)9049409391
• Email: foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng

This scholarship presents a golden opportunity for postgraduate students from the Niger Delta to advance their education and professional skills on an international stage. If you meet the criteria, apply today and take a significant step towards achieving your global career aspirations