2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship [Study Abroad]

Applications for the 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship are now open to Young Nigerians to study in any foreign universities of their choice.

The NDDC Scholarship is fully funded covering the full fees of tuition, flight, visa, accommodation, and living expenses for all selected candidates. The exchange rate of the country’s currency to the foreign instituion’s will also be considered while awarding the scholarship.

Unlock a world of academic excellence with the 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship, a fully-funded opportunity for young Nigerians to study abroad.

SCHOLARSHIP AT A GLANCE:

Facts About the 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

1. Fully-Funded Scholarship: The 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship is a fully-funded opportunity, covering full tuition, flight, visa, accommodation, and living expenses.
2. Eligibility Criteria: Applicants must be from the Niger Delta Region, have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), and hold a First Degree with a minimum of 2nd Class-Lower division.
3. Professional Disciplines: The scholarship is available for various professional disciplines, including Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Information Technology, Law, Management Sciences, Medicine, Architecture, and Hospitality Management.
4. Application Process: The application process involves submitting an online application, with required documents, including a recent passport photograph, Local Government Identification Letter, Post Graduate admission letter, and more.
5. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test, with a minimum score of 70% required to proceed to the next stage.
6. Verification Process: The final verification of candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).
7. Preferences: Preferences will be given to candidates from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas, as long as candidates meet the approved cut-off mark.
8. Global Recognition: The 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship offers a unique opportunity for young Nigerians to gain international recognition and establish themselves as experts in their field.
9. Transformative Experience: The scholarship offers a transformative experience, enabling recipients to develop their skills, advance their careers, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their field.
10. Empowering Young Nigerians: The 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship is committed to empowering young Nigerians, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and expertise required to succeed in an increasingly competitive global economy.

Details For 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

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 in one of the following professional disciplines:

• Agricultural Sciences
• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences
• Geosciences
• Information Technology
• Law
• Management Sciences
• Medicine
• Architecture
• Hospitality Management

Requirements For 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

To be considered for the NDDC Scholarship, you must:

• 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

Rewards For 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

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

Required Documents For 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following 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

How To Apply For 2025 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship

In order to successfully submit your application for the NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below;

• Click on the button below to visit the NDDC’s application webpage.
• Click on View Details (of the NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship)
• Proceed to submit an online application via the Commission’s Website by clicking “APPLY NOW”
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
• Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
• Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
• Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).
• Preferences will be given to candidates from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas as long as candidates meet the approved cut off mark.

Source: https://www.nddc.gov.ng/