The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) is now accepting applications for its 2025/2026 Foreign Scholarship Programme. If you’re from one of the seven North-West states in Nigeria and meet the academic and age requirements, this could be your chance to study abroad for free. Keep reading to find out how to apply and what you’ll need.
To apply for the 2025/2026 NWDC Foreign Scholarship, you must be from one of the North-West states of Nigeria. These are:
- Jigawa
- Kaduna
- Kano
- Katsina
- Kebbi
- Sokoto
- Zamfara
You must prove you are an indigene of one of these states with official LGA and state indigene certificates.
The age limit depends on the level of study:
- Undergraduate: 22 years or younger
- Master’s: 35 years or younger
- PhD: 40 years or younger
Meet the academic requirements for each level
The scholarship is open to three levels of study, with specific qualifications:
- Undergraduate
You must have a distinction in three science subjects in your O’Level results and five credits in other subjects, in no more than two sittings. - Master’s
You need a CGPA of 3.8 or above in your Bachelor’s degree. - PhD
You must have a minimum CGPA of 4.0 out of 5.0 in your Master’s degree.
Choose the right course of study
The NWDC scholarship only supports studies in certain fields. Your chosen course must be in one of these:
- Engineering
- Medical Sciences
- Agriculture
- ICT and Education
Courses outside these areas will not be considered.
Gather all required documents before you apply
You must upload all the documents listed below as part of your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Primary School Certificate
- Secondary School Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate (if applicable)
- Master’s Degree Certificate (if applying for PhD)
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter
- International Passport
- Official Transcript
- Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
- LGA and State Indigene Certificates
- Letter of Motivation
Make sure all documents are clear, valid, and up to date.
Apply online before the deadline
All applications must be submitted online only. Go to the official NWDC website:
Apply on the NWDC scholarships portal
The application is free of charge. Do not pay anyone for forms or processing.
Deadline: 18th May, 2025
Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
Ask questions if you need help
For any issues or questions about the process, send an email to:
Use a clear subject line so your email gets attention.