Apply to NDDC 2026/2027 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
NDDC 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites qualified candidates from the Niger Delta region to apply for its 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to build high-level human capital, bridge technical skill gaps, and equip young professionals for local and international career opportunities.
Scholarship Categories & Key Dates
Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship: For master’s degree studies at recognized overseas universities.
Local Postgraduate Scholarship: For master’s degree studies at accredited universities within Nigeria.
Local Scholarship Deadline: 8 November 2026 (Applicants should verify active portal status for the foreign category, as previous notices listed earlier dates).
Eligible Fields of Study (Foreign Category)
Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology
Engineering & Geosciences
Environmental Sciences & Architecture
Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Medical Sciences & Law
Core Eligibility & Application Checklist
Eligibility: Must be an indigene of the Niger Delta region, hold a Bachelor’s degree with First Class or Second Class Upper Division, and be under 40 years of age.
Required Documents: Recent passport photograph, Local Government Identification Letter, University admission letter, relevant academic degrees, and NYSC discharge/exemption certificate.
Selection Process: Includes online screening, a mandatory Computer-Based Test (CBT) requiring a minimum score of 70%, and final community-level verification. Preference is given to candidates from oil-producing host communities.
Important Notice: NDDC scholarship applications are 100% free of charge. Applicants must exclusively use official channels and avoid third-party agents.
How to Apply & Enquiries
Official Portal: Visit the NDDC Scholarship Portal for current updates and category-specific guidelines.
Foreign Scholarship Enquiries:
Office: Director, Education, Health and Social Services, NDDC
Phone: +234 913 780 6550 / +234 904 940 9391
