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NDDC 2023 Foreign/Local Post-Graduate Scholarship for Nigerian Students

To further boost human resource development in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is once again embarking on its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme to equip our young people with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the local content programme of the Federal Government, as well as enable them to acquire specialization in their fields of study and thus compete globally in various professional disciplines.

The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants, with relevant Bachelor's Degrees from recognized Universities in the following disciplines:

  •  Biomedical Engineering
  • Software/Aeronautic Space/Aeronautic Engineering
  • Marine/Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
  • Civil/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering
  • Robotic Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Artificial Intelligence
  •  Math/Sciences
  • Medical Sciences/Medicine and Surgery
  • Hospitality Management
  • Law
  • Architecture

NDDC Foreign/Local Post-Graduate Scholarship

Application DeadlineNovember 8, 2022
Funding TypePartially Funded
TypePostgraduate
SponsorNiger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of NDDC Foreign/Local Post-Graduate Scholarship

  • The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.

Requirements for NDDC Foreign/Local Post-Graduate Scholarship

  • Scholar must come from the Niger Delta region

  • Possess five Credits at not more than 2 sittings

  • Students must obtain First Class Degree/Second Class Upper Division to benefit from the Scholarship

Selection Process

SELECTION PROCESS

  • Online application on the Commission’s website
  • Shortlist candidate using:

       i. WASSCE/ NECO

       ii. Undergraduate degree (1st Class/Second Class Upper)

       iii. Local Government Identification

  • Computer Based Test to be conducted in each State of the Niger Delta by Consultants. This will test I.Q proficiency in English, Mathematics and General Paper.
  • Score a minimum of 70% in the test.
  • Shortlist Successful candidates.
  • Final verification through the Local Government Areas and Community Development Committees.

Application Documents

  •  Recent passport photograph
  •  Local Government Identification letter
  • Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized Overseas/Nigerian University
  •  Relevant degrees from recognized Universities
  • Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically
  • Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of referencehtt

Application Deadline

November 8, 2022

How to Apply

  • Application must be made online (FREE) on the Commission's website (www.nddc.gov.ng) with the required documents
  •  All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng)
  • Shortlisted candidates will take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

NOTE:

The Commission (NDDC) will not enter into any form of Communication with candidates who are not shortlisted for the Computer Based Test (CBT), those who are not invited for oral interview or candidates that are not successful during the oral interviews.

Preferences will be given to candidates from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas as long as candidates meet the approved cut-off mark.

The Commission will ensure a fair spread of courses amongst beneficiaries within each State.

Deferment, Change of Institution and Course are not permitted.

The Commission reserves the sole and absolute discretion to select in line with the above stated criteria and its internal consideration. The decision of the Commission in this regard is final.

For further enquiries, please contact:

Director Education, NDDC

Mobile: +234(0)8032610105

               Or 07035681124

E-mail:  [email protected]

For more details,visit NDDC website


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