Applicants are invited to apply for the NDDC Foreign Scholarship Program available for Nigerian students in Abroad. Scholarships are awarded for a postgraduate programme at a recognized university abroad.

Applicants must have a first degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division to undertake a master’s degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD programme from a recognized University.

NDDC was established in 2000 with the mission of facilitating the rapid, even and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful.

• Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the following professional disciplines: Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Information Technology, Law, Management Sciences and Medicine.
• Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postgraduate (master and PhD) degree at a recognized university abroad.
  
• Scholarship can be taken in Abroad

Eligibility:

Applicants must have:-

• First Degree with the 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
• 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).
• Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University.

Nationality: Students of Nigeria can apply for this scholarship.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website with the following attachments:

• Recent passport photograph
  
• Local Government identification letter.
  
• Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
  
• Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
  
• N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate
  
• The successfully completed 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 the NDDC website.

Application Deadline: Closed

Scholarship Link