Deadline: November 3, 2023.

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad. As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2019 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields.

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

1. Biomedical Engineering
2. Software Engineering
3. Marine Engineering
4. Mechanical Engineering
5. Electrical/Electronic Engineering
6. Robotic Engineering
7. Information Technology
8. Artificial Intelligence
9. Math/Sciences
10. Medical Sciences
11. Hospitality Management
12. Law
13. Architecture
14. Environmental Science

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

BENEFIT

The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria: i. WASSCE/ NECO results ii. Undergraduate degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower) iii. Local Government Identification
3. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
4. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
5. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
6. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK