NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2025 FOR NIGERIANS

CALL FOR APPLICATION – NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2025 FOR NIGERIANS

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC), established by the NWDC Act, 2024 signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is committed to driving development, growth, and infrastructure enhancement in the North-West region. To further this mission, the Commission is pleased to announce the opening of applications for 2025/2026 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship. This initiative seeks to foster academic excellence and empower exceptional individuals from the North-West region to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at reputable foreign universities.

Applications opens 5th May 2025

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) Scholarship Scheme is offering awards for the following levels and fields of study:

LEVELS OF STUDY

1. Undergraduate.
2. Master’s.
3. Ph.D.

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FIELDS OF STUDY

1. Engineering.
2. Medical Sciences.
3. ICT and Education.

NORTH WEST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2025 FOR NIGERIANS ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Indigene: Be an indigene of the North-West States (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, & Zamfara).
2. Undergraduate: 5 O’Level credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.
3. Master’s: Minimum of Second Class Upper in First Degree.
4. PhD: Minimum of 4.00 CGPA in Master’s Degree.
5. Age Limit: Undergraduate and Master’s 35 years, PhD 40 years at the time of application.

 NWDC Scholarship Application 2025

Interested candidates can submit their applications and documents required on the Commission’s website:  Application process is FREE.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae (CV).
2. Primary Certificate.
3. Bachelor’s Degree Certificate.
4. LGA and State Indigene Certificates.
5. NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter.
6. International Passport.
7. Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age 8. Secondary Certificate (WAEC/NECO).
9. Master’s Degree Certificate (for PhD) 10. Official Transcript.
11. Letter of Motivation.
For further enquiries, please contact: [email protected]