Apply for NDDC 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarships

 

Apply for NDDC 2025/2026 Postgraduate Scholarships


The NDDC has reopened its local postgraduate scholarship for 2025. It’s open to Niger Delta indigenes with strong academic records. Read on to find out if you qualify and how to apply.



The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is again offering postgraduate scholarships to help young people in the region build strong careers. The aim is simple: give people the training they need to compete for jobs and take part in national development efforts, especially in areas tied to local content. If you’re from the Niger Delta and meet the academic requirements, you can apply.

This year’s scholarship is for study at Nigerian universities only. It covers a wide range of professional fields that actually matter in today’s job market.

Who Can Apply

You must:Be from the Niger Delta.
Be 40 years old or younger.
Have a Bachelor’s degree (First Class, Second Class Upper or Lower).
Or have a Higher National Diploma (HND) with Upper Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma.

If you tick these boxes, you can go ahead and apply.
Courses Covered

Here’s the full list of approved areas:Agricultural Sciences
Architecture
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Geosciences
Humanities
Information Technology
Law
Management and Social Sciences
Medical Sciences
How the Selection Works



The process is strict, so take each step seriously.
1. Online Application

You must apply through the official NDDC scholarship portal.
2. Initial Shortlisting

This will be based on:Your WASSCE or NECO results
Your degree or diploma grade
A valid Local Government ID
3. Computer-Based Test (CBT)

If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to take a CBT at centres in Akwa Ibom, Delta, or Rivers. You must pick your preferred state while registering.

To move on, you must score at least 70%.
4. Interview



Those who pass the test will face an oral interview.
5. Final Check

Final verification will be done through your local government and community committee.
How to Apply

Head to the application portal. You’ll need to upload:A recent passport photo
Your Local Government ID
Admission letter from a recognised Nigerian university
Degree or HND certificates
NYSC discharge or exemption letter

Once you submit your form, a registration number will pop up. Print it. You’ll need it later.
Deadline: July 20, 2025


What Else You Should KnowOnly shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
No appeals. The Commission’s decisions are final.
Preference goes to applicants from oil-producing host communities, as long as they meet the score cut-off.
You can’t change your course, defer your admission or switch schools later.
All results and updates will be shared on the NDDC website.
Contact Info

Need help? Reach out via:

Phone:

+234 913 780 6550

+234 904 940 9391

Email:

[email protected]