NDDC Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2024

Are you a prospective student looking for sponsorship to study at the university? If yes, have you heard about the NDDC scholarship for undergraduate students?
The Niger Delta Development Commission has announced that the online portal for the scholarship program is now open. Candidates can apply for an opportunity to benefit from this scholarship by simply following the guidelines listed in the article. Read the rest of the article for details.

NDDC Scholarship for Undergraduate Students 2024

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is currently receiving applications for the 2024 scholarship program.

This scholarship program is designed to provide financial aid to Nigerian youth from oil-producing states to enable them to study at the university level. Students studying the courses listed below are eligible to apply for the scholarship:-

  1. Agricultural Sciences
  2. Geosciences
  3. Medicine
  4. Education
  5. Engineering
  6. Environmental Sciences
  7. Humanities
  8. Information Technology
  9. Law
  10. Management Sciences

Eligibility Requirement for NDDC Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

Candidates are required to meet the requirements below before applying.

  1. Candidates must be from one of the Niger Delta States.
  2. Candidates must be between the ages of 17 and 23.
  3. Candidates must be admitted into any accredited university in Nigeria.
  4. Candidates must be free of criminal records.
  5. Candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent) for their first-degree program.
  6. Candidates must have and be ready to maintain good academic records.
  7. Candidates must have GCE, NECO, or WAEC Certificates.
  8. Candidates must be willing to participate in the orientation program and a short interview.
  9. Candidates must be willing to sign the NDDC’s Contract of Service and keep to it.
  10. Candidates must not be known members of any political party.
  11. Applicants must be physically fit and healthy.
  12. All candidates will be subjected to a background check and must sign NDDC’s Confidentiality Agreement.

NOTE: The NDDC scholarship will only be awarded to students in Nigeria who are currently studying for a degree at any accredited college or university in Nigeria.

How to Apply For NDDC Scholarship 2024

Interested persons can apply for the scholarship using the steps below:-

  1. Visit Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) official website at www.nddc.gov.ng for an application.
  2. Fill out the application form by providing the required information.
  3.  Once you are done filling out the form, you will be given a registration number automatically.
  4. Print out the hard copy of the online acknowledgment slip.
  5. The list of successful applicants will be released on the NDDC official website (www.nddc.gov.ng)
  6. Successful candidates will also be notified via email.

NDDC Scholarship 2024/2025 Deadline

The Niger Delta Development Commission has not yet fixed the deadline for the scholarship application, check this page from time to time for updates regarding the deadline.

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About Folashade Olawale, M.Ed.

Folashade Olawale is a distinguished education expert and academic consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Nigerian educational sector. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she specialized in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Folashade's expertise encompasses innovative teaching strategies, educational technology, and student engagement. As a passionate advocate for quality education, Folashade regularly contributes insightful articles to Just School News, focusing on educational trends, school management, and student success strategies.