The NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship is an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Cooperation under the sponsorship of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is offering a foreign post graduate scholarship program as part of its human resource development initiatives to give Niger Deltans the training and skills they need to effectively participate in the current administration’s local content program and compete internationally in a variety of professional disciplines.

The NDDC Scholarship is for candidates who meet the requirements and have earned relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from reputable universities.

Benefits

Fully Funded Scholarship to study in any of the foreign universities with all expenses of tuition, travel, visa, stipends, and accommodation covered.

Requirements

  • Be from the Niger Delta Region
  • Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
  • Have First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class-Lower division for those wishing to undertake a Master’s Programme
  • Not belong to any cult group and must not have any criminal record
  • Have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines above, in a Foreign University

Application Documents

  • Application Form (to be completed online)
  • Recent passport photograph
  • Local Government Identification Letter
  • Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized Oversea University. Relevant degrees from recognized Universities.
  • WASSCE/NECO results
  • NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  • 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 LGA
    • First Class Traditional ruler
    • High Court Judge

Method of Application

Click Here to Apply

For further inquiries, candidates can contact the Director of Education, Health, and Social Services, NDDC, via: 

  • Mobile: +234(0)9173608550 
  • +234(0)9043440991 
  • +234(0)8032544545 
  • +234(0)8033363212 
  • Email: foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng 

For More Information,

Visit the Official Webpage

Application Deadline: April 21, 2025.