NDDC Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship
Program
Course(s) Offered: Several fields
Course Level: Postgraduate (masters,
PhD)
Provider: NDDC
Country to Study in: Any country
Scholarship Description
As part of its Human Resource
Development initiatives, NDDC is
embarking on Foreign Post-Graduate
Scholarship Scheme.
The goal of this scholarship scheme is to equip Niger
Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective
participation in the Local Content programme of the
current Administration as well as compete globally in
various professional fields.
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC was
established in 2000 with the mission of facilitating the
rapid, even and sustainable development of the Niger
Delta into a region that is economically prosperous,
socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically
peaceful.
Eligibility (General Conditions)
1. First Degree with minimum of 2nd Class Lower Division
for those wishing to undertake a master’s Degree
programme and a good Master’s Degree for PhD
candidates from a recognized University.
2. Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any
of the listed disciplines in a foreign University.
3. Applicants who have not already enrolled in overseas'
universities are NOT eligible to apply.
4. Bond of good conduct from any of the following persons
from the applicant’s community/clan:
a. Member of National Assembly
b. Chairman of the LGA.
c. First class traditional ruler.
d. High Court Judge
5. Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal
record shall NOT be considered for the award.
6. Applicants must have completed the mandatory National
Youth Service.
7. Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a
Foreign University.
Eligible groups
Citizens of Nigeria from the nine (9) Niger delta states:
Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross river, Delta, Edo, Imo,
Ondo, Rivers.
Fields of Study
The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with
relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree from recognized
Universities in the following professional disciplines:
Engineering
Medicine (M.sc. Public Health Excluded)
Computer Science/Technology
Geology
Geosciences
Environmental Sciences
Agriculture
Environmental or Gas/Oil Law
Project Management
All applicants must have gained Post Graduate admission
into a recognized University abroad.
Number of awards
Several will be awarded; although no number is specified
by NDDC
Sponsorship duration
For the whole duration of the course program
Scholarship benefits
This is a FULL-fee scholarship. Therefore, all fees and
expenses will be paid
Method of Application
Application must be made On-line at the Commission’s
website with the following attachments:
Recent passport photograph
Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas
University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
NYSC Discharge Certificate
Successfully completed application form will be assigned a
registration number automatically.
Print the hard copy of the on-line generated
acknowledgement for ease of reference.
All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website.
It is important to visit the official NDDC website (link to
it is below) to access all forms and for detailed
information on how to apply for this award.
DEADLINE:
All completed applications must be submitted on or before
Friday, 28th February, 2015
PLEASE NOTE:
Please Obtain A Letter Of Recommendation From A
Guarantor.
The Niger Delta Development Commission is a Federal
Government agency established by former Nigerian
president, Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the
sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta
region of southern Nigeria.
Contact
For Further Enquiries please contact:
Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC)
Mobile: 08063280649; E-mail: solookpa@yahoo.com
PHYSICAL ADDRESS:
NDDC Headquarters Office
167 Aba Road, Port Harcout, Rivers State.
Application Deadline: 28 February 2015
Open for International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)

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