The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from qualified Nigerian students from the Niger Delta region for its fully funded Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship. This scholarship program is part of NDDC’s commitment to building human capacity in the Niger Delta by providing opportunities for postgraduate training that aligns with the Federal Government’s Local Content Initiative and promotes global competitiveness.
About the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship
The NDDC Local Masters Scholarship is designed to:
* Equip Niger Deltans with the skills and expertise needed to contribute meaningfully to national development
* Support postgraduate education in key professional fields
* Enhance socio-economic advancement within the Niger Delta region
Scholarships cover full tuition, accommodation, living allowances, and research-related costs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
* Be an indigene of one of the NDDC States: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, River
* Be no older than 40 years
* Hold one of the following academic qualifications:
- A First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree, or
- A Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit + Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants must hold a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any of the following fields:
- Engineering
- Agricultural Science
- Law
- Medical Sciences
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Sciences
- ICT
- Education
- Humanities
Scholarship Benefits
* Full tuition coverage
* Accommodation and living expenses
* Research and travel allowances
* Opportunity to gain globally relevant knowledge and skills
* Contribution to sustainable development in the Niger Delta
How to Apply
* Interested and qualified candidates should apply online at: [www.nddc.gov.ng]
* Complete the online application form; a registration number will be assigned automatically.
* Print the acknowledgment slip for reference.
* All shortlisted candidates will be published on the NDDC website.
* To find out more, click HERE
For Enquiries Contact:
Director of Education, NDDC on;
Phone: +234 (0)913 780 6550
Email: Foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng
Application deadline: 20th July 2025
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