The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers fully funded Masters Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta.
The NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship program is designed to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as to enable them to compete globally in various professional fields.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend
- Deadline: July 20, 2025
Scholarship Details
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters Scholarships as part of its continuous efforts to enhance human resource development in the Niger Delta region. These scholarships provide opportunities for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.
The commission was established to provide a lasting solution to the socio-economic challenges of the Niger Delta Region and to drive the rapid and sustainable development of the area into an economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative, and politically peaceful region.
The NDDC Local Masters Scholarship aims to foster global competitiveness by supporting academic excellence and professional development in key disciplines essential for regional and national development.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region
- Be not older than forty (40) years of age
- Possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree, or
- Alternatively, possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD)
Niger Delta NDDC States
The NDDC States include:
- Ondo
- Imo
- Delta
- Rivers
- Edo
- Akwa Ibom
- Abia
- Cross River
- Bayelsa
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition fees
- Allowances for living expenses
- Accommodation costs
- Travel expenses
The scholarship aims to support Niger Delta youth in acquiring advanced skills and knowledge relevant to regional and national development.
Available Programmes
The NDDC Scholarship Scheme is open to suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degrees from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:
- Engineering
- Agricultural Science
- Law
- Medical Sciences
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Sciences
- ICT
- Education
- Humanities
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed online application form
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Proof of identification as an indigene of the Niger Delta region
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Passport photograph
How to Apply
To apply for the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship:
- Application must be made online at the Commission’s website: www.nddc.gov.ng
- Successfully completed application forms will be assigned a registration number automatically
- Print the hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgement for ease of reference
- All shortlisted applicants will be posted on the NDDC website www.nddc.gov.ng
For further enquiries, please contact:
- Director of Education, NDDC
- Mobile: +234(0)9137806550
- E-mail: [email protected]
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