INTRODUCTION

As part of our Human
Resource Development initiatives, NDDC is embarking on Foreign Post-Graduate
Scholarship Scheme to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for
effective participation in the local content programme of the current
administration as well as compete globally in various professional fields. The
Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor's/Master's
Degree from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:


  • Engineering
  • Medicine
  • Computer Science/Technology
  • Geology
  • Geosciences
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Graduate Pilot Training
  • Agriculture


Applicants must have gained Post Graduate admission into a recognized
University abroad.


APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS


  • First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division for those wishing to
    undertake a master’s Degree programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD
    candidates from a recognized University.
  • Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed
    disciplines in a foreign University.
  • Bond of good conduct from any of the following persons from the applicant’s
    community/clan.
  • a. Member of National Assembly
  • b. Chairman of the LGA.
  • c. First class traditional ruler.
  • d. High Court Judge
  • Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be
    considered for the award.


MODE OF APPLICATION
Application must be made On-line at the Commission’s website: http://www.nddc.gov.ng/scholarship/index2.html with the
following attachments:


  • Recent passport photograph
  • Local Government identification letter.
  • Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas University.
  • Relevant Degrees from recognized University.





  1. Successfully completed application form will be assigned a registration
    number automatically.
  2. Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of
    reference.
  3. All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng).





Applicants who might have admission challenges should contact:

Director, Education Health and Social Services
(NDDC)
[email protected]
[email protected]