NWDC Undergraduate and Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship for Nigerians, 2025

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The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has announced its scholarship programme for undergraduate and postgraduate foreign candidates for 2025. The call to application is as follows;

About the NWDC Undergraduate and Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Scheme, 2025

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 Scholarships. This initiative seeks to foster academic excellence and empower exceptional individuals from the North-West to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at reputable foreign universities.

Also See:

• North-East Development Commission (NEDC) Scholarship 
• Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship 

NWDC SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

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

LEVELS OF STUDY

• Undergraduate
• Master’s
• Ph.D

FIELDS OF STUDY FOR NWDC SCHOLARSHIP 

• Engineering
• Medical Sciences
• Agriculture
• ICT and Education

APPLICATION IS COMPLETELY FREE

APPLICATION OPENS: 5TH MAY, 2025

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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

Indigene: Be an indigene of the North-West States (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, & Zamfara)

Undergraduate: Distinction in 3.0 (Level core science subjects and 6 credits in other subjects (not more than 2 sittings)

Master’s: CGPA of 3.8 and above.

Ph.D: Minimum of 4.0/5.0 CGPA in Master’s Degree.

Age Limit: 22 years and below for Undergraduate, 35 years and below for Master’s and 40 years and below for PhD at the time of application.

TRENDING: Federal Government FSB Scholarship for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students in Tertiary Institutions

HOW TO APPLY FOR NWDC SCHOLARSHIP 

Interested candidates can apply through the Commission’s website via: www.nwdc.gov.ng/scholarships. 

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

The deadline for the application is 18th May, 2025.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

Applicants are required to submit the following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Primary Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
• LGA and State Indigene Certificates
• NYSC Discharge Certificate/Exemption Letter
• International Passport
• Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
• Secondary Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
• Master’s Degree Certificate (for PhD)
• Official Transcript
• Letter of Motivation

Also See: PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

FOR FURTHER ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: scholarship@nwdc.gov.ng

SIGNED:

MANAGEMENT