The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from Niger Deltans who are seeking for a scholarship opportunity to study for a degree program in Universities abroad.

The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:

1. Engineering
2. Agricultural Science 
3. Law 
4. Medical Sciences 
5. Geosciences 
6. Environmental Sciences 
7. Management sciences 
8. ICT 
9. Education 
10. Humanities

Application Deadline: July 4, 2019

Eligible Countries: Nigeria ( Niger Deltan States)

Type: Masters & PhD

Eligibility:

• First degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to undertake a Master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD candidates from a recognized University.
• Applicants must have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines above, in a foreign University.
• Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas’ Universities are NOT eligible to apply.
• Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.

1. Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
2. Chairman of the LGA
3. First Class Traditional Ruler
4. High Court Judge

• Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.
• Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).

Application Process: Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng). With the following attachments.

• Recent passport photograph
• Local Government Identification Letter.
• Post Graduate Admission Letter from a recognized Overseas University.
• Relevant Degrees from a recognized University.
• N.Y.S.C Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

1. Successfully completed application forms will be assigned registration numbers automatically.

2. Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.

3. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on the  NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng).

4. For further enquiry, please contact:
Director, Education, Health and Social Services (NDDC)
E-mail:  gochua.okejoto@nddc.gov.ng
Mobile:  084668158: Email:  seledi.thompson@nddc.gov.ng

Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information