Apply to NDDC 2026/2027 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

NDDC 2026/2027 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP: APPLICATIONS OPEN

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites suitably qualified candidates from the Niger Delta region to apply for its 2026/2027 Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

The initiative aims to develop the skills and expertise of young people from the Niger Delta, strengthen human resource development and prepare beneficiaries for professional opportunities in Nigeria and internationally.

SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORIES

The information provided references two scholarship categories:

1. Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship for master’s degree studies abroad.
2. Local Postgraduate Scholarship for master’s degree studies in Nigeria.

Applicants should consult the official NDDC scholarship portal to confirm the application requirements and deadlines for their intended category.

ELIGIBLE FIELDS OF STUDY

The foreign postgraduate scholarship announcement lists the following professional disciplines:

1. Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology
2. Engineering
3. Environmental Sciences
4. Geosciences
5. Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence
6. Medical Sciences
7. Architecture and Building Technology
8. Law

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP

According to the supplied announcement, applicants must:

• Be indigenes of the Niger Delta region.
• Hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university.
• Have obtained a First Class or Second Class Upper Division.
• Be no older than 39 years.

Applicants are advised to verify the complete eligibility requirements on the official website before applying.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP

The announcement lists the following documents:

• Recent passport photograph.
• Local Government Identification Letter.
• Admission letter from a recognised overseas university for postgraduate studies.
• Relevant academic degrees from recognised universities.
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.

SELECTION PROCESS

The stated selection process for the foreign scholarship includes:

1. Online application.
2. Preliminary shortlisting based on academic qualifications, examination results and local government identification.
3. Computer-Based Test (CBT) for shortlisted candidates.
4. A minimum test score of 70% to proceed to the next stage.
5. Further shortlisting.
6. Final verification through the Local Government Area and Community Development Committee.

Preference may be given to qualified candidates from oil-producing host communities and local government areas. The Commission also states that it aims to ensure a fair distribution of courses among beneficiaries within each state.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The supplied information contains different deadlines for the two categories:

• Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship: The pasted announcement lists 19 April 2026, which has already passed.
• Local Postgraduate Scholarship: A separate notice lists 8 November 2026 as the application deadline.

Because these notices contain different dates and categories, applicants should confirm which scholarship is currently accepting applications before proceeding.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit the official NDDC scholarship page for application details, eligibility requirements and current notices:

NDDC Scholarship Portal

The announcement states that applications are free of charge. Applicants should use only official NDDC channels and avoid paying anyone who claims to guarantee selection.

ENQUIRIES ABOUT THE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP

Director, Education, Health and Social Services, NDDC

Telephone: +234 913 780 6550 / +234 904 940 9391

Email: foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng

Interested candidates should check the official portal for the latest updates and the correct application procedure for their preferred scholarship category.