Host Nationality

The scholarship is hosted by the countries where the institutions are situated. You can search for our Scholarships by Country Scholarships for more International Scholarships available for you.

Eligible Nationality

The NDDC Scholarship is open to Niger Delta states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State. Before going further, I want you to read this; 15 Important Tips on Winning a Scholarship.

Scholarship Worth

These opportunities have a value that includes a full tuition waiver, accommodation, travel fares and other expenses paid.

Scholarship Number:

The number of offers differs according to the different scholarships.

Eligibility for NDDC Scholarship

The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for this NDDC scholarship:

• First degree with a 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.
• Applicants must have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of
  the listed disciplines above, at a foreign University.
• Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas’ Universities are NOT eligible to
  apply.
• Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the
  following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.

1. Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
2. Chairman of the LGA
3. First Class Traditional Ruler
4. High Court Judge

• Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be
  considered for the award.
  Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
• Students must meet the required criteria for a particular Institution.
• must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries

How to Apply for NDDC Scholarship 2019

The application must be made online at the Commission’s website with the
following attachments:

• Recent passport photograph
• Local Government identification letter.
• Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from a recognised Overseas University.
• Relevant Degrees from a recognized University.
• N.Y.S.C Discharge/Exemption Certificate.

The successfully completed 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 the NDDC website,

Select Your Preferred Program from the Links Below to the appropriate application form

Masters Degree – forms.nddc.gov.ng

PhD Programme – forms.nddc.gov.ng

NDDC Scholarship Application Deadline