Apply For The NDDC Local Master’s Scholarship 2026/2027 – Applications Now Open

The Niger Delta Development Commission is offering postgraduate scholarships to eligible indigenes of the Niger Delta pursuing master's degrees at recognised Nigerian universities. The programme supports academic advancement and professional development in disciplines relevant to regional and national development.

Requirements

• Must be an indigene of an NDDC state: Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo or Rivers.
• Must be 40 years old or younger.
• Must hold a bachelor's degree with at least a Third Class? No, the announcement specifies First Class, Second Class Upper or Second Class Lower.
• Alternatively, possess an HND with a minimum of Upper Credit and a Postgraduate Diploma (PGD).
• Must have a valid admission letter for a master's programme at a recognised Nigerian university.
• Must possess a valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
• Must meet any additional requirements set by the Commission.

Benefits

• Full scholarship covering tuition fees.
• Allowances for living expenses, accommodation and travel.