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.
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
FIELDS OF STUDY
1. Engineering
2. Medical Sciences
3. ICT and Education
Eligibility Criteria The North-West Development Commission (NWDC)
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.
Required Documents for The North-West Development Commission (NWDC)
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
Application is Dealine 18 May 2025
Method of Application
Interested candidates can submit their applications and documents required on the Commission’s website: Click Here To Apply
Application opens 5th May 2025
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