Scholarship details
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers an opportunity for the Niger Deltans to continue their postgraduate studies abroad.
First degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those who wish to pursue a Master’s program and a good Master’s degree for Ph.D.
Candidates from a recognized university.
The NDDC Foreign Scholarship is open to the Niger Delta states in Nigeria which includes Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and the Rivers States.
About Nigeria
Nigeria is an African country located in the West African region. It is the most populous nation on the continent, with over 206 million inhabitants.
The Nigerian population is made up of diverse ethnic groups and has enormous linguistic diversity. The country is rich in natural resources, among which oil and natural gas stand out. Oil constitutes its main export product, placing Nigeria among OPEC members.
The first people to occupy Nigerian territory were the Nok, who initially settled in the north of the country and advanced towards the central areas. This culture was well known for its terracotta sculptures as well as the production of tools from iron.
In the period before the arrival of the Europeans, several empires were formed in Nigeria, among which is the Empire of Benin, where the Portuguese arrived in the 15th century.
In addition to commercial interests, people were trafficked to be enslaved in the Portuguese colonies. Nigeria became a British colony in the 19th century when British protectorates were created. The country gained its definitive independence on October 1, 1960.
NDDC’s Graduate Foreign Scholarship Program offers valuable opportunities to its recipients. It also includes a full exemption from tuition, accommodation, travel fees, and other expenses paid.
Applicants must have obtained admission to a graduate program in any of the disciplines listed above, at a foreign university.
Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas Universities are NOT eligible to apply.
The applicant’s good conduct guarantor’s written consent from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan. Member of the National Assembly / State Assembly of the Assembly, President of the LGA, First-class traditional rule, Superior Court Judge.
In support of its Human Resource Development initiatives, NDDC is embarking on a Graduate Foreign Scholarship Program to equip Niger’s Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the current Administration’s Local Content program, as well as competing globally in various professional fields.
This article will give you all the necessary information you need to know regarding the 2022 NDDC FOREIGN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- More about the 2022 NDDC Scholarship for Graduate Studies – Abroad
- Level/field of study
- Host nationality
- Eligible Nationality
- Scholarship Value
- Eligibility for the NDDC scholarship
- How to apply for the NDDC scholarship
- NDDC scholarship application deadline
More about the 2022 NDDC Scholarship for Graduate Studies – Abroad
As part of its Human Resource Development initiatives, NDDC is embarking on a Graduate Foreign Scholarship Program to equip Niger’s Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the current Administration’s Local Content program, as well as competing globally in various professional fields.
The scheme is for suitably qualified Bachelor/Master degree applicants from recognized universities.
Level/field of study
The NDDC 2022 Foreign Scholarship Application is available to undertake the graduate program in the following professional disciplines:
- engineering
- Medical Sciences (Master of Public Health excluded)
- Law firms
- Management sciences
- geology
- Earth sciences
- Environmental sciences
- Agricultural science
- ICT (Computer Science/Technology)
- Humanities
- Education
Host nationality
The scholarship is sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Nigeria. In addition, it is applicable in the countries where the institutions are located. You can search our Scholarships by Country Scholarships for more
Eligible Nationality
The NDDC Foreign Scholarship is open to the Niger Delta states in Nigeria which includes Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and the Rivers States.
Scholarship Value
NDDC’s Graduate Foreign Scholarship Program offers valuable opportunities to its recipients. It also includes a full exemption from tuition, accommodation, travel fees, and other expenses paid.
Eligibility for the NDDC scholarship
The following criteria must be met for applicants to be eligible for this NDDC Scholarship :
- First degree with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those who wish to pursue a Master’s program and a good Master’s degree for Ph.D.
Candidates from a recognized university. - Applicants must have obtained admission to a graduate program in any of the disciplines listed above, at a foreign university.
- Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas Universities are NOT eligible to apply.
- The applicant’s good conduct guarantor’s written consent from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.
- Member of the National Assembly / State Assembly of the Assembly
- President of the LGA
- First-class traditional rule
- Superior Court Judge
- Individuals with evidence of cult membership or criminal records will not be considered for the award.
Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC). - Students must meet the criteria required for a particular institution.
- You must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries.
How to apply for the NDDC scholarship
- The application must be made online on the Commission’s website with the
following attachments:- Recent passport photograph
- Identification letter from the local government.
- Postgraduate admission letter (PG) from a recognized overseas university.
- Relevant degrees from a recognized university.
- NYSC Exemption / Exemption Certificate.
- The successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
- Print the hard copy of the receipt generated online for easy reference.
- All selected applicants will be posted on the NDDC website,
NDDC scholarship application deadline
The application deadline is July 20, 2022.
