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NDDC Local Postgraduate Masters Scholarship

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Scholarship description

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers fully funded Masters Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta.

The NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship program is to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as to compete globally in various professional fields.

Beneficiaries are offered full scholarships that cover the costs of tuition, accommodation, study, and research expenses.

In this post, we will unravel the details of the NDDC Scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide.

Scholarship summary

Host Country
Eligible Countries
Language Proficiency
Not Required
Award Type
Fully Funded
Award Amount
Not specified
Deadline
Nov 8th, 2026
Essay Required
No

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Scholarship Details

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters Scholarships in a continued effort to enhance Human Resource Development in the Niger Delta region for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.

The commission was created to offer a lasting solution to the socio-economic difficulties of the Niger Delta Region and to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative, and politically peaceful.

The NDDC Local Masters Scholarship aims to foster global competitiveness by supporting academic excellence and professional development in key disciplines.

Eligible Countries

Scholarship Requirements

To be considered for the NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship, you must:

  • Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region.

What are the Niger Delta NDDC States?

The NDDC States includes Ondo, Imo, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Cross River, and Bayelsa states

  • Be not older than forty (40) years of age.

  • Possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree.

  • Alternatively, possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).

Benefits

  • The NDDC scholarship program covers full tuition fees and provides allowances for living expenses, accommodation, and travel for selected candidates.

  • The scholarship aims to support Niger Delta youth in acquiring advanced skills and knowledge relevant to regional and national development.

Eligible Courses

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How to Apply

To apply for the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below;

  1. 1

    Application must be made online at the Commission’s website with the following attachments

  2. 2

    Successfully complete application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.

  3. 3

    Print the hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.

  4. 4

    All shortlisted applicants will be posted on the NDDC website.

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