niger delta scholarship

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) offers Masters and PhD Scholarships for Nigerian students from the Niger Delta to study abroad. Application Deadline: 30th October, 2022 Offered annually? Yes Eligible Countries: Niger Deltan states in Nigeria which includes Akwa Ibom State, Bayelsa State, Cross River State, Delta State, Edo State and Rivers State. To be taken at (country): Universities Abroad Eligible Fields of Study: The Scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelor's/Master's Degree(s) 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 About Scholarship: As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, is commencing the 2019 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme, to equip Niger Deltans with relevant training and skills for effective participation in the Local Content programme of the Federal Government, as well as compete globally in various professional fields. Type: Masters, PhD Eligibility/Criteria: 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). Number of Scholarships: Several Value of Scholarship: Full-fee scholarship Duration of Scholarship: For the period of the programme How to Apply: 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 Oversea University. Relevant degrees from recognized Universities. NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate. Successfully complete 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 (www.nddc.gov.ng) For further enquiries, please contact: Director of Education, NDDC Mobile: +234(0)9137806550 E-mail: Foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng , Visit Scholarship Webpage for details

niger delta scholarship

NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship 2022 for Nigerian Students to Study Abroad – Masters & PhD