NIGER DELTA DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (NDDC) LOCAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME 2026/2027 FOR NIGERIAN STUDENTS.

About

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from suitably qualified and interested Niger Delta indigenes for its 2026/2027 Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme.

Eligibility — verbatim from the source

Requirements Applicants must: Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region. Not be older than 40 years. Possess a relevant ’s degree from a recognised university with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division. Applicants with a Higher National Diploma (HND) must possess a minimum of Upper Credit and a relevant Post Diploma (PGD), where applicable. Possess a valid admission letter for a ’s degree programme from a recognised Nigerian university. Possess a valid NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate. Satisfy all other requirements prescribed by the Commission. Scholarship Selection Process The NDDC scholarship selection process involves the following stages: 1. Online Application Interested candidates must complete and submit their applications through the official NDDC online application portal within the stipulated application period. 2. Preliminary Screening Applications will be assessed based on approved criteria, including: WAEC/NECO results aca

Requirements

• Education: Postgraduate
• Career: student
• Skills: design, management

What you get

• Funding for advanced knowledge and professional competencies
• Specialised skills required to enhance contribution to socio-economic development
• Promotion of academic excellence and professional development
• Opportunities for qualified young people from the Niger Delta Region

Important dates

• Deadline: Nov 8, 2026
• Start: Jan 1, 2026

Location

Remote