The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from qualified indigenes of the Niger Delta region for its Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The scholarship supports Master’s degree studies in accredited Nigerian universities across key fields relevant to regional and national development. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit the NDDC website for detailed eligibility requirements and application guidelines.
In a continued effort to enhance Human Resource Development in the Niger Delta region, NDDC, is once again embarking on its Local Post Graduate Scholarship Programme. This scheme is designed to empower young people from the region with relevant training and skills, thereby equipping them for effective participation in the Federal Government’s Local Content Programme. The scholarship aims to foster global competitiveness by supporting academic excellence and professional development in key disciplines.
The scheme is open to suitably qualified applicants, with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Geosciences
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Law
- Management & Social Sciences
- Medical Sciences
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region; be not older than forty (40) years of age and should possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree, or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).
SELECTION PROCESS
- Initial Application Interested candidates must complete and submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
- Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
- WASSCE/ NECO results
- Undergraduate degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower), PGD etc.
- Valid Local Government Identification
3. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants at the designated centres in Akwa Ibom, Delta and Rivers States.
Candidates must indicate their preferred zone on the registration portal.
- Minimum Test Score: Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% in the CBT to qualify for the next stage.
- Further Shortlisting: Candidates who meet the minimum test score will be further shortlisted for oral interview
- Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates involves verification through the respective Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Community Development Committees (CDCs).
DEADLINE: July 20, 2025
To apply and for more information, visit here