NDDC Scholarship 2017
Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)
was established in 2000 with the mission of facilitating the rapid,
even and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region
that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically
regenerative and politically peaceful.
As part of our Human Resource Development initiatives, the Niger Delta
Development Commission NDDC is embarking on Foreign Post Graduate
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.
Applications are invited for:
2017 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme (Ph.D)
Description
The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant
Bachelor's/Master's Degree from recognized Universities in the following
professional disciplines:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Environmental Sciences
- Management Sciences
- Medicine
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.
- Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
- Chairman of the LGA
- First Class Traditional Ruler
- 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).
2017 Post-Graduate Foreign Scholarship Programme (Masters)
Description
The scheme is for suitably qualified applicants with relevant
Bachelor's/Master's Degree from recognized Universities in the following
professional disciplines:
- Agricultural Sciences
- Engineering
- Geosciences
- Information Technology
- Law
- Management Sciences
- Environmental Sciences
- Medicine
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.
- Member of National Assembly/State House of Assembly
- Chairman of the LGA
- First Class Traditional Ruler
- 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).
Note
- The commission will not enter into any form of communication
with candidates who were not shortlisted for the computer based test
(cbt) or those who were not invited for oral interview or candidates
that were not successful at the oral interviews.
- Preference would be given to candidates from oil
producing/bearing communities/local government areas as long as
candidates meet the approved cut off mark.
- The commission will ensure a fair spread of courses among beneficiaries within each state.
- Deferment, change of institution and course are not permitted.
- The commission reserves the sole and absolute discretion to
select applicants in line with the above stated criteria and its
internal consideration. The decision of the commission in this regard is
final.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply 1.) Application must be made on-line with the following attachments:
- Recent passport photograph
- Local Government Identification Letter.
- Post Graduate Admission Letter from a recognised Overseas University.
- Relevant Degrees from a recognized University.
- N.Y.S.C Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
2.) Successfully completed application forms will be assigned registration numbers automatically.
3.) Print the hard copy of the on-line generated acknowledgement for ease of reference.
4.) All shortlisted applicants will be posted
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For Further Enquiry, Please Contact:
Director, Education, Health and Social Services (NDDC)
[email protected] , [email protected] Tel: 084668158
Application Deadline: 27th May, 2017.