Imagine pursuing your dreams and getting the chance to excel on a global stage. Well, if you’re from the Niger Delta region and have a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has an incredible opportunity for you. They’re back with their much-anticipated Foreign Post-Graduate Scholarship Program for the 2023/2024 academic year!
Why You Shouldn’t Miss This Opportunity
This scholarship program is all about empowering the youth of the Niger Delta region. It’s about providing them with specialized training in various professional fields, so they can not only participate effectively in the Federal Government’s local content program but also compete on a global scale.
How to Get In
To be eligible, you need to hail from the Niger Delta Region and meet the grade requirements mentioned earlier. Here’s how the selection process works:
1. Initial Application: Start by submitting your application online through the Commission’s website. It’s your first step towards a brighter future.
2. Preliminary Shortlisting: The Commission will shortlist candidates based on factors like your WASSCE/NECO results, undergraduate degree classification, and local government identification.
3. Computer-Based Test: If you make it to the shortlist, get ready for a computer-based test in Rivers State. Aim high – you need a minimum score of 70% to move forward.
4. Further Shortlisting: Successful test-takers will undergo further shortlisting.
5. Final Verification: The last hurdle is the final verification, conducted through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).
What’s in it for You?
The scholarship amount is determined based on the current exchange rate of the Naira. Translation: you’re getting a golden ticket to pursue your dreams abroad!
Don’t Miss the Deadline
You’ve got five weeks from the date of this announcement to submit your online application. Make sure you don’t miss this deadline; it’s your ticket to greatness!
Application Essentials
When you apply, make sure you attach these documents:
1. A recent passport photograph.
2. A Local Government Identification Letter.
3. Your postgraduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university.
4. Your relevant degrees from recognized universities.
5. Your NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate.
Once you complete the application, you’ll receive a registration number for future reference.
Important Reminders
– If you’re shortlisted, the NDDC will announce it on their website. Prepare for a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that could change your life.
– Don’t expect any communication from the Commission if you’re not shortlisted for the CBT or if you don’t make it through oral interviews.
– If you’re from Oil Producing Host/Communities/Local Government Areas and meet the cut-off mark, you’re in a better position.
– Remember, no deferments, change of institution, or course changes allowed.
– The Commission’s decisions are final – they have the last word on selections.
So, are you ready to grab this opportunity and soar to new heights? For any questions or clarifications, reach out to the Director of Education, Health, and Social Services at NDDC through the provided contact details.
This is your chance to shine, don’t let it slip away!