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 its 2017 Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerians from the Niger Delta region.
The goal of this scholarship scheme is to equip Niger Deltans (i.e. Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross river, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, Rivers) 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 scholarship scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant Bachelors and/or Masters degrees from recognized universities and higher institutions.
Eligibility (General Conditions)
- 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 into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the under-listed disciplines 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
- 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.
- Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from a Foreign University.
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
- Medical Sciences (M.Sc. Public Health Excluded)
- Computer Science/Technology
- Geology
- Geosciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Agriculture
- Environmental or Gas/Oil Law
- Project Management
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 online at the Commission’s website (see link below). All applications must be accompanied 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
It is important to visit the official NDDC scholarship website (link to it is below) for complete information, and to access the online application portal for both the Masters and PhD applications.
DEADLINE:
All completed applications must be submitted on or before Friday, 27th May, 2017
PLEASE NOTE:
All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website.
The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC is a Federal Government aganey established in 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Southern Nigeria, and a mission of facilitating the region's rapid, even and sustainable development into an economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful region.
For further enquiries, please contact:
The Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC);
Mobile: 08034534598, 084668158;
Email: gochua.okejoto@nddc.gov.ng OR seledi.thompson@nddc.gov.ng
NDDC OFFICE HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS:
167 Aba Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Application Deadline: 27 May 2017
Open for International Applicants: No (ONLY Nigerians)
More Scholarship Information and Application
NDDC Homepage and Company Information
Related: List of Postgraduate Scholarships for Nigerians
theres on link on their site for the schorlarship scheme//
ReplyDeletethnk god i bookmarked this page last year n jus came arnd to check it at the very right time. gob bless u study & scholarships
ReplyDeleteplease am only seeing this for the first time.but i need to find out whether those who study education up to the postgraduate level can also apply next year since the form is already closed for this year.melekeowei Premobowei
ReplyDeleteHi there @premobowei, NDDC (the providers of this scholarship scheme since its inception few years ago) has never added Eduction as one of the field of study for this scholarship.
DeleteThus to predict that such will be the case for next year's scholarship is unreasonable. To ascertain this fact, you will need to wait till next call for scholarship applications OR write NDDC at the address provided above. Goodluck
PLEASE, I AM NIGERIAN MEDICAL STUDENT STUDYING IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY. I HAVE TWO YEARS TO COMPLETE MY MEDICAL COURSE AND IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID. PLEASE, HOW CAN I BECOME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP? CAN I APPLY FOR THE NDDC GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP? WHAT SITE CAN I GET THE APPLICATION PROCESS/ FORM?
ReplyDeleteJEE.
Hi @Annonymous, the NDDC Oversea PG Scholarship is for admission into PG courses outside Nigeria for Nigerians from the NDDC states.
DeleteIf you are a Nigerian studying an undergraduate course, and ALREADY HALFWAY through your course, then you CANNOT apply for this scholarship towards your CURRENT course. However, if you are in a first degree medical course (for MBBS/MBBCh or similar), then you can apply for the scholarship towards a MEDICAL MASTERS course when you are done. If you are already in a masters NOW, then you can apply for it towards a PhD when you are done.
YOU CANNOT APPLY WHEN YOU ARE IN AN UNDERGRADUATE COURSE OR HALFWAY INTO THE COURSE YOU INTEND TO APPLY SCHOLARSHIPS TO. To apply, you must fill in the official online form. Just follow the 'More Scholarship Information and Application' link provided in the article above. If you still need further clarification, please write the scholarship providers at the address provided above. Goodluck!
HI IKENNA ADIMEKWE,
DeleteTHANK YOU FOR THE REPLY AND QUICK RESPONSE.
PLEASE, KINDLY PROVIDE ME WITH APPROPRIATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES WHERE I FALL INTO. OR LINKS TO SCHOLARSHIP AGENCIES THAT CAN BE OF ASSISTANCE, TO ENABLE ME COMPLETE MY MEDICAL SCHOOL. I AM FROM DELTA STATE, NIGERA AND IN DIRE NEED OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO FINISH MY MEDICAL EDUCATION. I HAVE TWO YEARS LEFT TO BE DONE FROM MEDICAL SCHOOL IN THE CARIBBEAN. GOD BLESS YOU. CHEERS...:-D
---JEE.
Hello, use the contact, NOT comment, form at the bottom of this page indicating your email address so we can get back to you for more personal details. Regards!
DeleteOK, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I HAVE DONE SO AND EXPECTING YOUR REPLY. ONCE AGAIN, GOD BLESS YOU, CHEERS... :-D
DeletePls how do i go abt satisfying the first prerequisite (applicants must have gained admission into a recognised University abroad)?...am from a Niger-Delta state with a discipline in Agriculture....i also want to know if it's a free tuition scholarship..thanks..pls reply
ReplyDeleteTo gain admission into a university abroad, you must apply to a foreign university, and be accepted into a course of study at that same university.
DeleteRegarding your second question, the scholarship article above says, "This is a Full-fee scholarship. Therefore, all fees and expenses will be paid." Is that not self-explanatory? It means ALL fees and ALL expenses you are expected to incur are incorporated into the scholarship, so you pay nothing. Hope you're clarified.
Please I just graduated and I have not gone for service neither have gained admission into any foreign university for masters. I am from DELTA STATE. Here is my email. Zikko4ever@yahoo.com. Please I need this scholarship if possible. If not send me some universities that offer BIOCHEMISTRY so I could apply and secure admission for next year scholarhip. Thank you
ReplyDeleteDear Sir/Ma
ReplyDeleteI am trying to apply for the NNDC scholarship bt still having problem because i have not been admitted into any university abroad
Hi @chinyere, it is an eligibility criteria that you MUST have "Gained Admission into a Post Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines in a foreign University." This is an essential prerequisite. You MUST apply to a foreign university FIRST and be given admission b4 applying to this scholarship!
DeleteHi Mr Ikenna, I have gotten admission for Spring 2013 and I intend to leave in January. I would like to know whether i am still eligible for the scholarship? If yes, would they refund or pay me back the first tuition i have paid? Also, if I A̶̲̥̅♏ selected,what of Ï„̣̣Ñ’Ñ‘ interview? ♓☺w would i come from that far distance †̥o attend the interview? I'm really confused and not sure if I should still apply. Please respond
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Ikenna, I have gotten admission for Spring 2013 and I intend to leave in January. I would like to know whether i am still eligible for the scholarship? If yes, would they refund or pay me back the first tuition i have paid? Also, if I A̶̲̥̅♏ selected,what of Ï„̣̣Ñ’Ñ‘ interview? ♓☺w would i come from that far distance †̥o attend the interview? I'm really confused and not sure if I should still apply. Please respond
ReplyDeleteHi Mr Ikenna, I have gotten admission for Spring 2013 and I intend to leave in January. I would like to know whether i am still eligible for the scholarship? If yes, would they refund or pay me back the first tuition i have paid? Also, if I A̶̲̥̅♏ selected,what of Ï„̣̣Ñ’Ñ‘ interview? ♓☺w would i come from that far distance †̥o attend the interview? I'm really confused and not sure if I should still apply. Please respond
ReplyDeleteHello @Lizzy i very much understand your confusion. However, if you read the article above (for the current 2013/2014 scholarships) it is clearly stated that:
DeleteApplicants who might have admission challenges should contact the following address:
Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC)
Email1: christyatako[at]nddc.gov.ng
Email2: christyatako[at]yahoo.com
Have you contacted them to ask them this question? They are your best bet at getting a satisfactory answer and clearing up your confusion. They must have had similar issues with other applicants in the past. Please contact them. Good luck
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this update. please i will like to confirm if the bond of conduct is also the same as the guarantors recommendation to be uploaded in the application portal.thanks
Yes I believe they are one and the same thing. But remember that if you have issues of any kind, it is safer to inquire from the scholarship provider themselves. For the current academic session, the address is christyatako[at]nddc.gov.ng or christyatako[at]yahoo.com. Good luck to you!
Deletehi,
ReplyDeletei think this is a good initiative! i only just got wind of this scholarship scheme, and would like to know:
1. if its annually
2. if yes, when do we start applying for next year (2014)
thanks
Hi, the answers to your questions are:
Delete1. Yes it is annual
2. Application is when the providers make the next call. My advise: Subscribe to us so you don't miss the next call.
Hi dear! Please where does geography and environmental management fall under the professional disciplines?
ReplyDeleteHello there, i'd say it falls somewhere between Geosciences and Environmental sciences depending on your school. But most candidly i'd want you to write an email to the providers just to make assurance double. Cheers!
DeleteADDENDUM:
DeleteIn addition, i'll also like to add that most scholarship providers appreciate the fact that some schools have certain disciplines with different names and/or under different faculties from other schools and what is generally popular. Bearing this in mind, send them an email at the address in the above article. Ciao!
Please how do I subscribe?
ReplyDeleteEnter your email address into the space provided just underneath the post article above and underneath every other article on this sit; OR into the space at the top right sidebar.
DeleteAlternatively, you can also subscribe here: Subscribe link to Study & Scholarships
hi,
ReplyDeleteI have gained an admission to study msc.geosciences at Manchester university and heriot watt university.how can I get a scholarship to help fund my studies
Hello see this article: http://www.studyandscholarships.com/2009/06/tips-for-successfull-scholarships.html. Hope it answers all your questions. Regards.
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteIs the NDDC 2014/15 scholarship for postgraduate student out?
Hi godwin,
DeleteNo, its not out yet. We'll keep you posted when it does come out.
Cheers.
I hols a B.Sc (Pure and Applied Math) and an M.Sc(Applied Geophysics), can I apply for Ph.D in Applied Geophysics.
ReplyDeleteHello Digital Research Statistics,
DeleteJudging from what the sponsors want, YES, you should be able to apply, and you should.
However, it is important for you to note that we at Study & Scholarships are not the sponsors of this award. NDDC are the sponsors.
There's an e-mail in the article above for candidates who may have challenges of any kind. Please write to that email.
Goodluck.
This is 13th of January 2014, is there a likelihood that the application would still be published this year or has the scheme been cancelled?
ReplyDeleteHello, we really cannot say for sure. But we do know for sure that we will definitely update this scholarship article once it is announced by the sponsors. :)
DeleteHello all, this scholarship award has just been announced by the sponsors (i.e. Chevron / NNPC). And we have also updated it accordingly.
DeleteGoodluck to you all as you apply!
Ikenna,please are you refering to a chevron/nnpc scholarship or the nddc scholarship.Thanks.
DeleteAm completely sure he meant NDDC scholarship here :)
DeleteOops! Please kindly forgive my 'error'! But just like @Kool T noted above, i did indeed mean the nddc scholarships.
DeleteHowever, kindly note that the chevron/nnpc scholarship is also currently on. Closing date for it is 21 February 2014. If you want, you can access it here: http://www.studyandscholarships.com/2010/01/nnpcchevron-national-university.html.
Goodluck to you all!
I think another name for Nigerian leaders is wickedness... they don't have the interest of ordinary Nigerians at heart.. how would they expect a citizen who can't sponsor him/her self in a local university to have gain admission in a foreign university(talking about condition 2 above).. if they don't want to give out the scholarship, they can pocket the money or give the scholarship to their children and family whom they've stolen Nigeria money to send to study abroad afterall that is what they specialized in.
ReplyDeleteHello @celestine truth is you don't need money to gain admission into any university abroad. :) All you need is for you to locate a school of interest and apply.
DeleteAgreed...some schools may request a processing fee before processing your application but those fees are usually very minimal - $15 to $75, depending on the school.
REMEMBER that this processing fee is not requested by all schools, so you can spend some time online going through what each school requires and apply to only those you're comfortable with.
Goodluck!
Please Obtain A Letter Of Recommendation From A Guarantor.Please i refer to the above statement.Is the Guarantor's letter of recommendation the same with the bond of good conduct letter from any of these;Member house of Assembly,High and First class Traditional Ruler,local Govt Chairman etc.
ReplyDeleteYes! They are one and the same. The 'PLEASE NOTE' section simply emphasizes important points to note. Goodluck!
DeleteI don't seem to understand why law graduates are not considered in this scholarship where u have Engineering n Medicine e.t.c. So annoying!.
ReplyDeleteWe agree with you!
DeletePlease I want to know if someone who has already started his or her PhD in the US since last year August (Fall 2013) is qualified for the NDDC Foreign Scholarship Program 2014. Also, is there any qualifying exams to be taken after the application? Also can my guarantor be my former University Lecturer/Professor? Finally, the christyatako@nddc.gov.ng email address does not seem to be valid. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHello, you are admitted and enrolled into a foreign university (important criteria). But your eligibility after having been in your course close to 6months is what must be confirmed from nddc.
DeleteQualifying exams used to be a part in the past.
All your questions should be confirmed from nddc. As clearly spelt out above--
"For Further Enquiries please contact:
Director, Education Health and Social Services (NDDC)
scholarship@nddc.gov.ng"
Goodluck!
why is NDDC site not responding, i mean there is no link in the site to apply for the scholarship
ReplyDeleteHello, i just cross-checked few minutes ago, and i can confirm that there are two active links on the NDDC website for MASTERS and PHD Foreign Scholarships.
DeletePlease all the way down to the end of the page on NDDC website to apply. Goodluck!
Hi. I am looking at starting my masters in Psychiatric nursing next year January or August. Does nursing fall under the category of medicine? Is the scholarship bi annually or once a year just in case i decide to start in January? Did i have to apply to the one that just closed in February to get it for January next year? Also, I did not do NYSC and do not have time to do it before I start my masters as i have to get my work experience. That would be the only item I may be missing if at all I miss anyone. Is that absolutely necessary to qualify for the scholarship? Thank you in advance.
ReplyDeleteYes, nursing is under medicine. Award is bi-annual. If you apply for the next one, you can use it for January next year, but the earlier the safer. NYSC is MANDATORY. Hope your queries were all answered. Goodluck!
DeleteThank you so much for responding. One more question. Do you have any idea the next application opens up? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, i dont know. H/v, this page will be updated whenever nddc calls for a new application. Regards.
DeleteHi plz I got the text for my apptitude test next week but I don't have my first school leaving cert can testimonial go for it and I don't have any admission letter from any sch abroad.what should I do
ReplyDeleteHello i do not think you need a FSLC nor a testimonial for the aptitude test. Besides, if you don't have any overseas admission, you are not qualified for this scholarship.
Deletehi, i got a text too and it was stated that first school living certificate should be shown and i do not have mine. what should i do
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ReplyDeleteKuban State University
174, Dimitrova Street, Index 350040
Krasnodar
1st April, 2014.
The Director
Education Health and Social Service
NDDC Foreign Scholarship Program
Nigeria
Dear Sir
Ref. code no.: CRO-6330A54230
SOS – LETTER: CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT OF INVITATION FOR SELECTION TEST/REQUEST FOR ON-LINE INTERVIEW/TEST
With utmost appreciation for been shortlisted for selection test for 2014 NDDC foreign post-graduate scholarship, I wish to refer your good office to the above ref. code - CRO-6330A54230, with the above stated subject matter.
Sir, my inevitably plead/request is on the following grounds:
- Following my admission into a Ph.D. program, my academic program for 2013/2014 had commenced as at Oct., 2013;
- I had applied from my current University cum resident address as indicated above;
- We are already in our last quarter of 1st semester academics period, approaching examination.
- Invitation letter received on the 1st April, 2014
- Required at least 7- days to formalize my travel documents and seek approval off from studies from both the University and my Professor (Supervisor); and
- Fortunately (as stated in invitation letter), aptitude test is computer – base.
Sir, it is in the aforementioned circumstance that I duly seek the consent of our good office in considering my above plight. In addition to my earlier submitted documents, attach therein are scanned copies of my admission letter/P.G.ID-card/invitation letter.
Looking forward for your kind needful.
Yours faithfully
Bassey Echeng Bassey.
Please sir, I have been shortlisted for your postgraduate aptitude test for 5th April, 2014. But becuase of the short time interval, a trip from my unversity of study (Russia), requires 3 days on transit and moreover needed time to prepare my travel documents. I had therefore sent an e-mail to NDDC H/Q. stating this and requesting for an online exams. Please, will my requst be given due consideration? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHello I applied and still haven't gotten any email for my test date yet. Is there anyone I can contact about this?
ReplyDeleteThere are contact addresses in the article above
DeleteHi, pls is the M.Sc. Public health(masters of science in PH) that is being excluded the same as MPH?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have any update on the 2014 NDDC foreign scholarship?
ReplyDeleteHello Prof, NDDC news and events at http://www.nddc.gov.ng/newsandevents.html always has the latest news. Electronic exams have since been conducted for those who applied for the 2014 scholarship.
DeleteI need help please. I graduated with a first class from a UK university and i do have an offer to study at PhD level. Can i use it to apply for a PhD scholarship?
ReplyDeleteOf course! This scholarship is for eligible Nigerians wishing to study a masters or PhD level course. Please read through the Eligibility section above.
DeleteHello please does oil and gas management qualify for this scholarship?
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteFrom all I read, seems the scholarship is only for those who graduated with B.Sc from a recognized university in nigeria. What about those who finished with HND from a polytechnic and have done a PGD?
If you graduated from a recognized polytechnic from any one of the REQUIRED COURSES as listed above, you can apply. However, it would be extremely important that you graduated with very HIGH GRADES and have also gotten an ADMISSION into a foreign school. Regards!
Deleteis a bond of good conduct different from a letter of recommendation?
ReplyDeletePlease is there a difference between guarantors letter and letter of good conduct from LGA ,there is a section for Guarantors details like email, number ,address.if yes who can we get a for guarantors letter from ?
ReplyDeleteHello sir I wud like to know the exact time the next scholarship scheme will commence as this recent one has ended without my early knowledge
ReplyDeletesecondly I wud like to know how to go abt getting the right university abroad to further my studies for masters in engineering as I am a graduate of Mechanical Engineering from FUTO.
Thanks even as you give your response as It will be very useful to me.
Hello I wud like to know wen the scholarship scheme will commence
ReplyDeleteWhen does the next scheme commence?
ReplyDeleteHello @igwe so sorry for the late reply. The NDDC scholarships are usually announced by its providers (i.e. NDDC) twice every year (between January - March AND also between October - December). Therefore, we cannot tell you for sure when the next call will be BUT it will be published here on Study & Scholarships when NDDC does announce it. Best regards!
DeletePls, is there any way i can use the exemption letter from nysc for the nddc scholarship cos i do not ve the discharge cert.
ReplyDeleteHello @Anonymous, you must clear this issue with NDDC. Please contact them via the official website link provided above. Regards
DeletePls i want to knw if i can use my exemption letter for the scholarship cos i do not ve the discharged cert.
ReplyDeleteHello this question has already been asked and answered above. Please see the answer above.
DeletePlease I would like to know
ReplyDelete1) is Pharmacology under medicine
2) is M.sc and MPH both excluded
3) if I get an admission for this September 2015 do I defer the admission till I get the scholarship grant?
Thank You
Hello, your answers are as follows:
Delete1). you need to confirm this information from NDDC themselves, as we do not have that information. Please follow the More Scholarship Information and Application link in the article above to visit their website and contact them;
2). the same answer above applies here; however, we feel that if MSc Public Health is excluded in the current 2015/16 scholarship offer then MPH is also excluded. Please confirm from NDDC;
3). of course yes, if you do get admission for this September, you can defer it and use it for the next scholarship call. In fact this is a very smart strategy. Best regards
Hi
ReplyDeleteIve just gained admission to study at Humber college canada how do I get scholarship to fund my tuition
Thanks in anticipation to your prompt response
Hi, please do NDDC scholarship covers Canada as well?
ReplyDeleteOne of the core eligibility requirements is: "You must have gained admission into a postgraduate course in a foreign university." This is the rule. Thus, Canada is covered. But this is not the only rule. You must also satisfy all other requirements
DeleteGood day Sir/Ma, I am a Geophysicist. I would like to know the next application date since that of 2016 has closed. THANKS
ReplyDelete@Charity, we are not sure of the exact date. However, we will update this page anytime a new call from NDDC is announced. Just subscribe to our updates here: Get Study & Scholarships posts in your Email
DeleteAny age Restriction for the Masters Programme?
ReplyDeleteIs There an age limit for the Master Programmes?
ReplyDeleteWhat if you are a serving Corper?? and your Service will end by may before September you will be leaving, can one in this situation still apply??
ReplyDeleteAre there recommended Schools? And if yes, what are they?
ReplyDeleteAre there recommended schools?
ReplyDeletePlease I want to known what the aptitude test is like,are all the category of cost writing the same exam..my concern is more on those going for management
ReplyDeleteplease i have not done my NYSC please how can i still apply?
ReplyDeleteWhat about undergraduate?... No inclusion?
ReplyDeleteWhat of undergraduate?
ReplyDeleteNo inclusion?
Please can one help me with any school in Canada with easier admission and low tuition fee. Also who might have people on nddc scholarship
ReplyDeletePlease can one help me with any school in Canada with easier admission and low tuition fee. Also who have people in nddc scholarship there. Thanks
ReplyDeletePlese is there any one with free past questions for the NDDC post-graduate MSc scholarship aptitude test in the house? kindly forward to:usen0129@yahoo.co.uk
ReplyDeleteHello. please I wish to know if I can apply for A PhD for 2018 batch while still undertaking my Masters programme. I will be done with the masters before September 2018 when studies will commence in foreign universities. If I dont have the masters degree at the time of applying for the NDDC scholarship but have admission letter from the foreign university and other requirements, will that mean that I cannot benefit from the scholarship?
ReplyDeleteHello, kindly request to know when the portal for 2018/19 scholarship will be open for would be applicant. Thank you.
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