InyeneThe Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers fully funded Masters Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta.
The NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship program is 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.
Beneficiaries are offered full scholarships that cover the costs of tuition, accommodation, study, and research expenses.
In this post, we will unravel the details of the NDDC Scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide.
NDDC Local Masters Scholarship Summary
Host: Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
Study Abroad: Any Country
Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
Eligible Country: Nigeria
Reward: Full Scholarship | Living Stipend
No IELTS Required
Deadline: July 20, 2025
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Details of NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship:
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters Scholarships in a continued effort to enhance Human Resource Development in the Niger Delta region for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad.
The commission is created to offer a lasting solution to the socio-economic difficulties of the Niger Delta Region and to facilitate the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful.
The NDDC Local Masters Scholarship aims to foster global competitiveness by supporting academic excellence and professional development in key disciplines.
NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship Requirements:
To be considered for the NDDC Local Masters Postgraduate Scholarship, you must:
Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region.
What are the Niger Delta NDDC States?
The NDDC States includes Ondo, Imo, Delta, Rivers, Edo, Akwa Ibom, Abia, Cross River, and Bayelsa states
Be not older than forty (40) years of age.
Possess a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Lower Bachelor’s Degree.
Alternatively, possess a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and a Post Graduate Diploma (PGD).
Benefits of NDDC Local Masters Scholarship 2025
The NDDC scholarship program covers full tuition fees and provides allowances for living expenses, accommodation, and travel for selected candidates.
The scholarship aims to support Niger Delta youth in acquiring advanced skills and knowledge relevant to regional and national development.
Available Programs for NDDCScholarship 2025
The NDDC Scholarship Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree(s) from recognized universities in the following professional disciplines:
Engineering
Agricultural Science
Law
Medical Sciences
Geosciences
Environmental Sciences
Management sciences
ICT
Education
Humanities
How To Apply for NDDC Local Masters Scholarship 2025
To apply for the NDDC Local Masters Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should apply using the link below;
Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments
Successfully complete application form will be assigned a registration number automatically.
Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.
All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website (www.nddc.gov.ng)
For further enquiries, please contact:
Director of Education, NDDC
Mobile: +234(0)9137806550
E-mail: Foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng ,
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