The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially announced the commencement of the application process for its 2023/2024 Foreign Postgraduate (Masters) Scholarship Programme. This initiative reflects the Commission’s commitment to fostering human resource development and empowering the youth in the Niger Delta region.
The scholarship program aims to:
1. Cultivate empowerment and specialization among the youth in the Niger Delta region.
2. Equip candidates with essential skills and training to participate meaningfully in the Federal Government’s local content program.
3. Enhance the global competitiveness of individuals from the Niger Delta in various professional disciplines.
The program covers a wide range of fields, including engineering disciplines (Biomedical, Software, and Marine), cutting-edge domains like Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics/Sciences, Health and Social Sciences (Medical Sciences and Law), and Environmental and Physical Sciences (Architecture and Environmental Science).
Eligibility is open to individuals from the Niger Delta Region with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized institutions. Applications can be submitted online through the official website [www.nddc.gov.ng](http://www.nddc.gov.ng), and the application window will close five weeks from the date of the announcement.
The selection process includes preliminary shortlisting, a computer-based test in Rivers State, and final verification through respective Local Government Areas and Community Development Committees. The scholarship amount will be determined based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.
For detailed information on application procedures, required documentation, and other relevant aspects, applicants are encouraged to visit [www.nddc.gov.ng](http://www.nddc.gov.ng) or contact the Director, Education, Health and Social Services, NDDC, via phone (+234(0)9137806550, +234(0)9049409391) or email (foreign.scholarship@nddc.gov.ng).
The NDDC expresses its commitment to the sustainable development of the Niger Delta region and looks forward to welcoming scholars who will contribute to shaping a brighter future for the region. The application process is now open, and the Commission extends its best wishes to all prospective applicants.
