The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) invites applications from Niger Deltans who are seeking for a scholarship opportunity to study for a degree program in Universities abroad.

The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:



1. Engineering
2. Agricultural Science
3. Law
4. Medical Sciences
5. Geosciences
6. Environmental Sciences
7. Management sciences
8. ICT
9. Education
10. Humanities


Application Deadline: July 4, 2019

Eligible Countries: Nigeria ( Niger Deltan States)

Type: Masters & PhD

Eligibility:

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.
Applicants must have gained admission for a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines above, in a foreign University.
Applicants who have already enrolled in Overseas’ Universities are NOT eligible to apply.

Guarantor’s written consent of good conduct of the applicant from any of the following persons from the applicant’s community/clan.
Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
Chairman of the LGA
First Class Traditional Ruler
High Court Judge
Persons with evidence of cult membership or criminal record shall not be considered for the award.
Applicants must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
Application Process: Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s website: (www.nddc.gov.ng). With the following attachments.

Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter.
Post Graduate Admission Letter from a recognized Overseas University.
Relevant Degrees from a recognized University.
N.Y.S.C Discharge/Exemption Certificate

more info: https://www.nigeriaschoolupdates.com/study-abroad-100-nddc-foreign-scholarships-for-nigerians-2019/