NDDC Foreign Scholarship 2023/2024 for Master’s Degree – Apply Now

NDDC Foreign Postgraduate Scholarship 2023/2024 for Master’s Degree, NDDC Master’s Scholarship 2023, NDDC MSc Scholarship 2023   –   We are pleased to inform the general public that the application for the 2023/2024 Post Graduate (Master’s Degree) Scholarship Program is now open

NDDC Scholarship Eligible  Courses

The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants, with relevant Bachelor’s Degrees from recognized Universities in the following professional disciplines:

• Biomedical Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Marine Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical/Electronic Engineering
• Robotic Engineering
• Information Technology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Math/Sciences
• Medical Sciences
• Hospitality Management
• Law
• Architecture
• Environmental Science.

Eligibility 
To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

SELECTION PROCESS
1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
i.WASSCE/ NECO results
ii. Undergraduate degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
iïi. Local Government Identification
3. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
4. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
5. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted
6. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

THE SCHOLARSHIP:
The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.

How to Apply for NDDC Foreign Scholarships 2023

Prospective and qualified candidates should:  Visit the NDDC Website: (www.nddc.gov.ng)

The following documents must be attached to the application:
1. Recent passport photograph
2. Local Government Identification Letter
3. Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
4. Relevant degrees from recognized universities
5. NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate

Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.  Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
The deadline for submission of application is 5 weeks from the date of this advert.

NOTE:
The Commission (NDDC) will not enter into any form of Communication with candidates who are not shortlisted for the Computer Based Test (CBT), those who are not invited for oral
interview or candidates that are not successful during the oral interviews.

Preferences will be given to candidates from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas as long as candidates meet the approved cut off mark. The Commission will ensure a fair spread of courses amongst beneficiaries within each State.

Deferment, Change of Institution and Course are not permitted The Commission reserves the sole and absolute discretion to select in line with the above stated criteria and its internal consideration.

The decision of the Commission in this regard is final.