Fully Funded NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027 for Nigerian students aspiring to study locally with full financial support is now available.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), in furtherance of its mandate to promote sustainable human capital development in the Niger Delta Region, is offering qualified and interested Niger Delta indigenes Local Post-Graduate Scholarship for the 2026/2027 academic session to study in Nigeria.
Requirements for NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027
Applicants must:
- Be indigenes of the Niger Delta Region;
- Not be older than forty (40) years of age;
- 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 Post-Graduate 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; and
- Satisfy all other requirements prescribed by the Commission.
Required Documents
Applicants are required to upload clear copies of the following:
- Recent passport photograph;
- Local Government Identification Letter;
- Master’s Degree admission letter from a recognised conventional university in Nigeria;
- Relevant academic certificates/qualifications;
- NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate;
- Birth Certificate/Valid Statutory Age Declaration; and
- Any other document that may be required by the Commission.
NDDC Scholarship Courses
Applications are invited from candidates with relevant undergraduate qualifications for master’s degree programmes in the following disciplines:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Environmental Sciences
- Geosciences
- Humanities
- Information Technology
- Law
- Management & Social Sciences
- Medical Sciences
- Education
- Biotechnology/Biomedical Science
How to Apply for NDDC Local Postgraduate Scholarship 2026/2027
- Go to NDDC Scholarship portal at www.nddc.gov.ng.
- On the homepage, locate 2027 NDDC Postgraduate Scholarship page or publication therein.
- Provide the necessary information to create a profile.
- Upon successful submission, a unique registration number will be automatically generated.
- Complete the 2027 NDDC Scholarship online and print your slip.
Key Details
- Application Deadline: 8th November 2026
- Type: Postgraduate (Master’s)
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Host Country: Nigeria
Additional Information
Applications shall be screened based on approved criteria, including:
- WASSCE/NECO results;
- Undergraduate academic qualifications;
- Relevant postgraduate qualifications, where applicable;
- Valid Local Government Identification; and
- NIN Slip.
- Other approved eligibility requirements.
Candidates who successfully pass the preliminary screening shall be shortlisted for a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
The CBT shall be conducted at designated centres in Akwa Ibom State, Edo State and Rivers State.
Applicants shall be required to indicate their preferred CBT zone on the registration portal.
Candidates must attain a minimum score of 70% in the CBT to qualify for further consideration.
Meeting the minimum CBT score does not constitute an automatic entitlement to a Scholarship award.
Candidates who meet the prescribed CBT threshold shall be further shortlisted and invited to participate in an Oral Interview.
The oral interview shall be conducted in accordance with the Commission’s approved selection criteria and guidelines.
The final stage of the selection process shall involve comprehensive verification of shortlisted candidates, including:
Verification of the candidate’s student admission and admission status with the respective universities;
Verification of submitted academic credentials and other supporting documents;
Verification of the candidate’s indigene status through the relevant Local Government Area (LGA); and
Verification, where applicable, through the relevant Community Development Committee (CDC).
Additonally;
Preference shall be given to qualified candidates from Oil-Producing Host Communities and Local Government Areas, provided such candidates meet the approved cut-off mark and other applicable requirements.
The Commission shall ensure equitable distribution of beneficiaries and approved disciplines across the Niger Delta States, subject to the approved selection framework.
Submission of an application does not constitute an offer of Scholarship. Only candidates finally approved by the Commission shall be regarded as beneficiaries.
Deferment of Scholarship, change of institution and change of course shall not be permitted, except where expressly approved by the Commission in accordance with applicable guidelines.
Applicants must ensure that all information and documents submitted are accurate, authentic and verifiable. False declarations, forged documents or misrepresentation shall result in disqualification.
The Scholarship application process is FREE OF CHARGE. Applicants are strongly advised not to make payments to any individual or organisation in connection with the application, CBT, selection or award process.
Applicants should rely only on information published through the official NDDC communication channels and should be aware of fraudulent persons offering to facilitate Scholarship awards.
The Commission will not engage in individual correspondence with candidates who are not shortlisted for the CBT, not invited for subsequent stages, or not successful in the final selection process.
The Commission reserves the sole and absolute discretion to determine the final number and distribution of Scholarship awards in accordance with its approved guidelines, budget and other applicable considerations.
The decision of the Commission regarding the selection of beneficiaries shall be final, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
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