(DDM) – The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has announced the commencement of applications for its 2026 postgraduate scholarship programme, offering fully funded study opportunities for qualified Nigerians from the Niger Delta region.
The initiative is designed to support young graduates seeking to pursue advanced degrees in top universities across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
The scholarship package covers full tuition fees, travel expenses, visa costs, accommodation, and living stipends for successful applicants.
Officials say the programme is part of efforts to build human capital development in the Niger Delta by equipping beneficiaries with global knowledge and skills.
Eligible applicants must be indigenes of the Niger Delta region and must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps programme.
Candidates are also required to possess at least a Second Class Lower degree for Master’s level applications.
In addition, applicants must have secured admission into a postgraduate programme in a recognised and approved field of study.
The commission emphasised that applicants must have no criminal record or involvement in cult-related activities.
Fields covered under the scholarship include Engineering, Information Technology, Law, Medicine, Agriculture, Geosciences, Environmental Sciences, Management Sciences, and Architecture, among others.
To apply, candidates are expected to submit key documents, including an online application form, passport photograph, local government identification letter, and an admission letter from a foreign university.
Other required documents include degree certificates, WAEC or NECO results, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, and a guarantor’s letter of good conduct.
The selection process will involve a computer-based test to be conducted in Rivers State for shortlisted candidates.
Only applicants who score at least 70 percent in the test will proceed to the next stage of the selection process.
The NDDC noted that the scholarship represents a major opportunity for young people in the Niger Delta to access world-class education without financial burden.
Education analysts say such initiatives play a vital role in addressing regional disparities and improving professional capacity in critical sectors.
The programme also aligns with broader national efforts to promote education, innovation, and economic development through international exposure.
Interested candidates have been advised to complete their applications before the official deadline.
The application portal will close on April 19, 2026, after which no further entries will be accepted.
Applicants can submit their applications through the official NDDC scholarship portal: https://nddc.gov.ng/scholarship
The commission urged all qualified candidates to take advantage of the opportunity and ensure that all required documents are accurately submitted.
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