NDDC Foreign Post-Graduate (Master’s Degree) Scholarships 2026/2027
NDDC Now Accepting Applications
Overview
To further boost Human Resource Development in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is once again offering its Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.
The programme aims to equip young people with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Federal Government’s local content programme, enabling them to specialize in their fields and compete globally.
The scheme is open to suitably qualified applicants with Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized universities in the following disciplines:
Eligible Fields of Study
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Agricultural Sciences / Biotechnology
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Engineering
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Environmental Sciences
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Geosciences
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Information Technology / Artificial Intelligence
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Medical Sciences
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Architecture / Building Technology
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Law
NDDC Application Deadline
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Application opens: March 23, 2026
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Deadline: April 19, 2026
Mode of Application
Applicants must apply online via the official website:
www.nddc.gov.ng
Required Documents
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Recent passport photograph
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Local Government Identification Letter
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Postgraduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
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Relevant degree certificates from recognized universities
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NYSC Discharge / Exemption Certificate
After successful application, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
Applicants should print a hard copy of the acknowledgement for reference.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be from the Niger Delta Region
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Possess a First Class or Second Class Upper Division
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Be under 40 years old
Selection Process
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Initial Application: Submit online application
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Preliminary Shortlisting based on:
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WAEC/NECO results
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Undergraduate degree classification
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Local Government identification
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Computer-Based Test (CBT) (conducted in Rivers State)
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Minimum Score Requirement: At least 70%
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Further Shortlisting: Based on CBT performance
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Final Verification: Conducted through LGA and Community Development Committee (CDC)
Scholarship Details
The scholarship value will be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.
Important Notes
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Shortlisted applicants must participate in a CBT
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NDDC will not communicate with:
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Unsuccessful applicants
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Candidates not invited for interviews
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Preference will be given to candidates from oil-producing communities
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The Commission ensures fair distribution across states
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No deferment or change of course/institution allowed
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Final decisions by NDDC are binding
How to Secure the NDDC Scholarship
Thousands will apply for the Niger Delta Development Commission Scholarship
But only a small number will pass the CBT stage. And this is where most people get eliminated.
Truth most people don’t tell you, The CBT is not about intelligence alone It’s about preparation and familiarity with the questions.
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