NDDC Foreign Masters Scholarship 2026/2027 is Out [UPDATED]

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme 2026 is Out. The closing date is on April 19, 2026.

Applications are invited form suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme. The closing date is on April 19, 2026..

To further boost human resource development in the Niger Delta region, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is once again embarking on its Foreign Post Graduate Scholarship Programme to equip our young people with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the local content programme of the Federal Government, as well as enable them to acquire specialization in their fields of study and thus compete globally in various professional disciplines.

Value of Award: The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.

Eligible Field of Studies: The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants, with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized Universities in the following disciplines:

Biomedical Engineering
Software/Aeronautic Space/Aeronautic Engineering
Marine/Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering
Civil/Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Robotic Engineering
Information Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Math/Sciences
Medical Sciences/Medicine and Surgery
Hospitality Management
Law
Architecture

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NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements.
How to Apply for NDDC Scholarships.
MODE OF APPLICATION
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NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship Eligibility and Requirements.

Scholar must come from the Niger Delta region
Possess five Credits at not more than 2 sittings
Students must obtain First Class Degree/Second Class Upper Division to benefit from the Scholarship

How to Apply for NDDC Scholarships.

Prospective and qualified candidates should: Visit NDDC Website: (www.nddc.gov.ng).

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit their applications online through the Commission’s website: www.nddc.gov.ng. The following documents must be attached to the application.

Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
Relevant degrees from recognized universities
NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate

Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned. Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.

All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

NOTE:

The Commission (NDDC) will not enter into any form of Communication with candidates who are not shortlisted for the Computer Based Test (CBT), those who are not invited for oral interview or candidates that are not successful during the oral interviews.

Preferences will be given to candidates from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas as long as candidates meet the approved cut-off mark.

The Commission will ensure a fair spread of courses amongst beneficiaries within each State.

Deferment, Change of Institution and Course are not permitted.

The Commission reserves the sole and absolute discretion to select in line with the above stated criteria and its internal consideration. The decision of the Commission in this regard is final.

The application opens on March 23, 2026

Closing Date: The deadline for submission of applications is April 19, 2026.

For further Enquiry
Please contact the Director, Education, Health and Social Services (NDDC):