Fully Funded Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Masters Scholarship 2025/26 for Nigerians Youth

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for its 2025/2026 Local Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

This initiative is part of the Commission’s ongoing commitment to building human capital in the Niger Delta region.

About the Scholarship

The programme supports postgraduate (Master’s) studies in accredited Nigerian universities, focusing on key disciplines essential for national growth and development. It is specifically designed for qualified indigenes of the Niger Delta region, and seeks to promote academic excellence, professional competence, and global competitiveness.

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Eligible Fields of Study

Applicants must hold relevant Bachelor’s Degrees in the following disciplines:

Agricultural Sciences
Architecture
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geosciences
Humanities
Information Technology
Law
Management & Social Sciences
Medical Sciences

Who Can Apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be an indigene of the Niger Delta Region
Be no older than 40 years
Hold a First Class, Second Class Upper, or Second Class Lower Bachelor’s Degree, OR A Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit, plus a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)

Have secured admission into a recognized Nigerian university for a Master’s programme
Possess a valid Local Government Identification

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Selection Process

The selection process includes several stages:

Online Application: Submit your application via the official NDDC website.
Preliminary Shortlisting: Based on academic qualifications, WASSCE/NECO results, and LG identification.
Computer-Based Test (CBT): Shortlisted applicants will sit for a CBT in designated centres located in Akwa Ibom, Delta, and Rivers States. Candidates must score at least 70% to proceed.
Oral Interview: Further shortlisting will be based on CBT results.
Final Verification: Final screening will be conducted through the applicant’s Local Government and Community Development Committees.

Note: Candidates must choose their preferred test location on the application portal.

How to Apply

Visit www.nddc.gov.ng to complete your application. Ensure the following documents are uploaded:

A recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Admission letter into a Nigerian university for postgraduate studies
Copies of relevant academic certificates
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate

Upon submission, a registration number will be generated automatically. Applicants should print the acknowledgment slip for reference.

Application Deadline: July 20, 2025

Important Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted at each stage.
Preference will be given to applicants from oil-producing host communities/local government areas who meet the cut-off mark.
Course distribution will be fairly spread across each state.
No deferment, change of institution, or course is allowed.
NDDC reserves the right to make final selections based on set criteria and internal considerations.

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Contact Information

For further enquiries, reach out to:

Director, Education, Health and Social Services, NDDC
+234(0)913 780 6550
+234(0)904 940 9391
[email protected]

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Fully Funded Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Local Masters Scholarship 2025/26 for Nigerians Youth