Are you a brilliant student from the Niger Delta eager to further your studies abroad? Could a postgraduate scholarship be the springboard you need to compete on a global stage? Why not apply for the NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2024/2025 academic year and turn your dreams into reality? Imagine the doors that could open with advanced training in fields like Engineering, Medical Sciences, or Law!
NDDC Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship
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The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is dedicated to empowering the youth of the Niger-Delta region by offering Foreign Post Graduate Scholarships. This initiative aims to enhance human resource development, support the Federal Government’s local content programme, and prepare students to compete globally in various professional disciplines.
Scholarship Type Postgraduate (Foreign)
Scholarship Value Based on prevailing exchange rates
Eligible Fields Engineering, IT, Medical Sciences, Law, etc.
Eligibility From Niger Delta, Under 40, First/Second Class Degrees
Deadline May 13th, 2024
Application Mode Online through NDDC website
Selection Process WASSCE/NECO, Degree, CBT, Final Verification
Contact Info +234(0)9137806550, +234(0)9049409391
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Scholarship Overview
Type: Postgraduate
Value of Award: The scholarship amount is determined based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.
Fields of Study
The scholarship is available to applicants with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognised universities in the following disciplines:
Agricultural Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Geosciences
Information Technology
Medical Sciences
Law
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must originate from the Niger Delta region.
Age limit: Must not be older than 40 years.
Academic requirement: Applicants must hold a First Class Degree or a Second Class Upper/Lower Division.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the NDDC’s official website: NDDC Scholarship Application Portal. Required documents include:
A recent passport photograph
Local Government identification letter
Postgraduate admission letter from a recognised overseas university
Relevant degrees from recognised universities
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
After completing the application, you will receive a registration number and should print a hard copy of the acknowledgment for future reference.
Selection Process
Initial Application: Submit your application online.
Preliminary Shortlisting: Based on WASSCE/NECO results, local government identification, and undergraduate degree classification.
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Shortlisted candidates will take a CBT conducted in Rivers State, requiring a minimum score of 70% to proceed.
Further Shortlisting and Final Verification: Involves checks through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).
Key Dates
Application Deadline: May 13th, 2024
Check the official NDDC website for result announcements and further updates: NDDC Official Website
Additional Information
The Commission will prioritise candidates from oil-producing host communities/local government areas, provided they meet the required cut-off mark.
The scholarship does not allow for deferment, change of institution, or change of course.
Decisions made by the NDDC are final, with the Commission holding the sole discretion to select candidates.
For further enquiries, you can contact the Director of Education, NDDC at:
Phone: : +234(0)9137806550, +234(0)9049409391
Email: foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng
This scholarship presents a golden opportunity for postgraduate students from the Niger Delta to advance their education and professional skills on an international stage. If you meet the criteria, apply today and take a significant step towards achieving your global career aspirations.
