NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students

October 13, 2026

NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026/2027 for Nigerian Students

Brief Description

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially opened applications for the 2026/2027 NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship Programme. Designed to promote sustainable human capital development across the Niger Delta Region, this initiative provides qualified young Nigerians with the financial backing needed to acquire advanced knowledge, professional competencies, and specialized skills for Master’s degree studies. Whether your academic focus lies in engineering, agricultural sciences, law, or information technology, this scholarship empowers you to make a lasting contribution to regional and national growth. If you are ready to elevate your career and academic credentials, now is the time to submit your application.

Name of Host Institution

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region.
Not be older than 40 years.
Possess a relevant Bachelor’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 Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), where applicable.
Possess a valid admission letter for a Master’s degree programme from a recognised Nigerian university.
Possess a valid NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
Satisfy all other requirements prescribed by the Commission.

Required Application Documents

To successfully complete your submission, you must upload clear copies of the following documents to the portal:

Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Master’s degree admission letter from a recognised conventional university in Nigeria
Relevant academic certificates and qualifications
NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate

Deadline

November 8, 2026

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Q: Who is eligible to apply for the NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship?

Applicants must be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region, aged 40 or younger, hold a relevant Bachelor's degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division (or an HND with Upper Credit and a PGD), hold a valid Master's admission letter, and possess an NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.

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Q: What academic fields are covered under this scholarship programme?

Approved fields include Agricultural Sciences, Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Geosciences, Humanities, Information Technology, Law, Management and Social Sciences, Medical Sciences, Education, and Biotechnology/Biomedical Science.

Q: What score must candidates achieve on the Computer-Based Test (CBT)?

Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 70% in the CBT to qualify for further consideration and potential shortlisting for an oral interview.