Deadline
2025-07-20
Value of Scholarship
Full Scholarship & Living Stipends
Country Tenable
Nigeria
Renewable
No
NDDC Local Masters Scholarship 2025 | Fully Funded Opportunity for Niger Delta Indigenes
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is inviting applications for its fully funded Local Masters Scholarship Programme. This initiative is designed to empower qualified Nigerian students from the Niger Delta region by providing access to postgraduate education within Nigeria.
About the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship
The goal of the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship is to build human capacity and equip Niger Deltans with advanced training and skills required for meaningful participation in the Federal Government’s Local Content initiatives and to position them for global competitiveness across various professional fields.
This scholarship is part of NDDC’s broader commitment to sustainable development in the Niger Delta. The Commission was established to address the socio-economic challenges of the region and promote long-term stability, economic growth, and ecological regeneration.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful candidates will receive full financial support covering:
- Tuition fees
- Accommodation
- Study and research-related expenses
- Living allowance
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship, applicants must:
Be an indigene of one of the Niger Delta states:
- Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers
- Be no older than 40 years at the time of application
- Possess either:
- A First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree
- Or an HND with at least Upper Credit, plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must hold relevant academic backgrounds in any of the following disciplines:
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Medical Sciences
- Agricultural Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Law
- Management Sciences
- Education
- Humanities
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply online via the NDDC website:
- Complete the online application form with accurate information.
- Upload all required documents as specified on the application portal.
- Upon submission, a registration number will be automatically generated—ensure you print the acknowledgment slip for reference.
- The list of shortlisted candidates will be published on the NDDC website.
Need Help?
For further inquiries, contact:
Director of Education, NDDC
+234 (0)913 780 6550
Email: foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng
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