The Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has opened applications for its foreign master’s postgraduate scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.

The commission announced the development in a post on its X handle on Monday, stating that applications will open on March 23, 2026, and close on April 19, 2026.

According to the NDDC, the programme aims to equip young Nigerians from the Niger Delta with advanced skills and training to enhance participation in local content initiatives and improve global competitiveness.

Applicants must possess 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 commission’s website. Required documents include 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.

Applicants will receive a registration number upon submission and are advised to print the acknowledgment slip for future reference.

The selection process will begin with preliminary shortlisting based on WASSCE/NECO results, undergraduate degree classification, and Local Government identification.

Shortlisted candidates will proceed to a computer-based test in Rivers State, where a minimum score of 70 per cent is required to advance.

Successful candidates will undergo further screening and final verification through their Local Government Area and Community Development Committee.

The scholarship is fully funded and will be awarded based on the prevailing exchange rate of the naira.

Preference will be given to applicants from oil-producing states in the Niger Delta, including Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo, and Rivers.

The commission noted that changes in institution or course deferment will not be allowed and that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for subsequent stages.

It added that it reserves the right to make the final decision on all selections.

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