The Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, has issued an important update to all shortlisted candidates who participated in the recently concluded Local Post Graduate Scholarship Programme.
According to the Commission, the Local Post Graduate Scholarship payment is a one-off payment. Candidates are reminded that all those who submitted admission letters from non-conventional universities must obtain valid admission letters from conventional universities before the 3rd of November 2025.
The NDDC emphasised that, “All successful scholars will be paid subject to verification in their various universities.” The Commission further noted that online scholars will not be accepted because such institutions cannot be verified. Examples of these include distant learning platforms such as the National Open University, MIVA University, and other online learning institutions. The Commission clarified that it is a full-time based scholarship programme.
It also stated that admission letters without an address, seal, or stamp will not be accepted. Only candidates who successfully completed the Computer Based Test, oral interview, and obtained a valid admission letter from a conventional university will qualify for payment under the NDDC Local Scholarship Programme.
“All valid admission letters obtained from a conventional university should reach the Directorate of Education, Health and Social Services on or before 3rd November 2025,” the statement added. Failure to meet this deadline will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.