NDDC Local Post-Graduate (Master's Degree) Scholarships 2027
Overview
Spread the love G Add us as a preferred source on Google » The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Post-Graduate Scholarship Programme is designed to equip our young people with the requisite knowledge and skills, thereby equipping them for effective participation in the Federal Government's Local Content Programme. The scholarship aims to foster global competitiveness by supporting academic excellence and professional development in key disciplines.
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Application
Deadline
8 November 2026 Tell Me
About the Program
The NDDC Local Post-Graduate (Master's Degree) Scholarships 2026/2027 is an initiative by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) designed to provide
Financial Support
to qualified young indigene candidates from the Niger Delta region . The program aims to help scholars acquire advanced knowledge, professional competencies, and specialized skills in key disciplines relevant to the socio-economic development of the region and the Federal Government's Local Content Programme .
Which Fields are Eligible? Applications are invited from candidates with relevant undergraduate qualifications for Master's degree programmes in the following approved disciplines : Agricultural Sciences Architecture Engineering Environmental Sciences Geosciences Humanities Information Technology Law Management & Social Sciences Medical Sciences Education Biotechnology/Biomedical Science Type: Postgraduate (Master's Degree) Local Scholarship Scheme Who can Apply?
Origin: Must be an indigene of the Niger Delta Region. Age: Must not be older than forty (40) years of age. Academic Qualifications: Must possess a relevant Bachelor's Degree from a recognized university with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division ; or a Higher National Diploma (HND) with a minimum of Upper Credit and a relevant Post-Graduate Diploma (PGD).
Admission Status: Must possess a valid admission letter for a Master's Degree programme from a recognized Nigerian university. National Service: Must possess a valid NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
How are Applicants Selected? Selection is carried out through a multi-stage process : Preliminary Screening: Applications are evaluated based on WASSCE/NECO results, undergraduate academic qualifications, postgraduate qualifications (if applicable), valid LGA identification, NIN slip, and other
Eligibility
criteria. Computer-Based Test (CBT): Shortlisted applicants write a CBT in Akwa Ibom State, Edo State, or Rivers State, with a mandatory minimum score of 70% required to qualify for further consideration.
Oral Interview: Candidates meeting the CBT threshold participate in an oral interview. Final Verification: Verification of university admission status, academic credentials, LGA indigene status, and Community Development Committee (CDC) verification where applicable.
Preference is given to qualified candidates from Oil-Producing Host Communities and Local Government Areas. Which Countries Are Eligible? Nigeria (specifically targeting indigenes of the Niger Delta Region) .
Where will the Program be Taken? Recognized universities in Nigeria . How Many Awards? Not explicitly specified (equitable distribution across the Niger Delta States based on approved framework, budget, and selection criteria) .
What is the Benefit of the Program: Post-graduate…
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