NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship For Nigerian Students To Study Abroad

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive financial support, covering expenses such as tuition fees, travel, visa, stipends, and accommodation while studying at any accredited foreign university.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Academic Qualifications: First degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for Master’s Degree candidates and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates.
• Admission: Secured admission for a Postgraduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines at a foreign University.
• Eligibility: Cannot be enrolled in overseas universities, must have Guarantor’s Consent, must pass Background Check, need NYSC Completion, and must be an indigene of one of the Niger Delta states.

Interested candidates should prepare the following documents for the application process:

• Recent passport photograph
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Postgraduate admission letter from a recognized Overseas University
• NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
• Relevant degrees from recognized universities

The deadline for application submission is May 13, 2025.

To apply for the NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship, follow these steps:

1. Visit the NDDC website at scholarship.nddc.gov.ng.
2. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents.
3. An automatic registration number will be assigned upon submission.
4. Print the online-generated acknowledgment for reference.
5. Shortlisted applicants will be announced on the NDDC website.

For further inquiries, please contact the Director of Education, Health, and Social Services at the NDDC.

For additional details, visit the NDDC website.

FAQs

What is the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Program about?

The NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship is an initiative of the Niger Delta Development Commission aimed at building human capacity in the Niger Delta region. It provides qualified Nigerian students, especially those from the oil-producing states, the opportunity to pursue postgraduate degrees (Master’s and sometimes PhD) in top universities abroad in fields that support the region’s development, such as engineering, medicine, environmental science, and law.

Who is eligible to apply for the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship?

To be eligible, applicants must be from one of the Niger Delta states (Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Abia, or Rivers), possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or at least Second Class Lower undergraduate degree, and must have gained admission into a foreign university for a postgraduate program. Applicants must also provide valid identification and meet the age and academic requirements specified in the scholarship advertisement.

How can one apply for the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship?

Applicants can apply through the NDDC official website when the scholarship portal is open. The process involves filling out an online form, uploading relevant documents such as degree certificates, admission letters, local government identification, passport photograph, and a valid means of identification. Candidates are typically shortlisted for a computer-based test and may undergo further selection processes.

What does the NDDC scholarship cover for successful applicants?

The scholarship covers tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and other related academic expenses for the duration of the postgraduate program abroad. The NDDC ensures that scholars receive adequate financial support to focus on their studies and return home to contribute to the development of the Niger Delta region.