The Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission, has launched applications for the Foreign Master’s Postgraduate Scholarship Programme for the academic year 2026/2027.
On Monday, NDDC announced the start of operations with a flyer on its X account.
It said, “Applications open on March 23, 2026, and close on April 19, 2026.”
The programme is designed to equip young Nigerians from the region with advanced training and skills to participate effectively in the local content programme and compete globally in their respective fields.
Applicant must hold a first-class or second-class upper division degree and be below 40 years of age.
Interested candidates are required to apply online via the NDDC website at www.nddc.gov.ng.
Applicants must attach the following documents: a recent passport photograph, Local Government Identification letter, postgraduate admission letter from a recognised overseas university, relevant degree certificates, and NYSC Discharge or Exemption Certificate.
Upon submission, applicants will receive a registration number and are advised to print the acknowledgment for future reference.
The selection process consists of several stages, beginning with preliminary shortlisting based on WASSCE/NECO results, undergraduate degree categorisation, and Local Government identification.
Shortlisted candidates will subsequently take a computer-based test in Rivers State, with a minimum score of 70% required to move forward.
Successful candidates will be further shortlisted and verified by their Local Government Area and Community Development Committee.
The scholarship is completely supported at international universities, and the award will be computed using the Naira’s current exchange rate.
Candidates from the oil-producing Niger Delta area would be given preference, which includes Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.
Changes to the institution or course deferment will not be approved.
The NDDC emphasised that only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for the Computer-Based Test or interviews.
The Commission reserves the authority to make final selection decisions.
