INTRODUCTION

As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives,
NDDC is embarking on a Post-Graduate Foreign
Scholarship Programme to equip Niger Deltans 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 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

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

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 for a Post
Graduate Programme in any of the listed disciplines
above, 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.

a. Member of National Assembly
b. Chairman of the LGA.
c. First class traditional ruler.
d. 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 (NYSC).

Applicants must have a valid Admission Letter from
a Foreign University.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Application must be made on-line at the Commission’s
website:
( www.nddc.gov.ng) with the following attachments:
Recent passport photograph
Local Government identification letter.
Post Graduate (PG) admission letter from Overseas
University.
Relevant Degrees from recognized University.
N.Y.S.C Discharge Certificate
Successfully completed application form will be assigned
a registration number automatically.
Print the hard copy of the on-line generated
acknowledgement for ease of reference.
All shortlisted applicants will be posted on NDDC website.
( www.nddc.gov.ng )

For further enquiries please contact:
Director, Education Health and Social Services
(NDDC)
Mobile: 08063280649; e-mail: solookpa@yahoo.com

DURATION:

All completed applications must be submitted on or
before Friday 28th February, 2015
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www.nddc.gov.ng

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