The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has open its application portal for the NWDC 2025 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme.
The NWDC Scholarship Program is a fully funded scholarship aimed at developing human and capital resources of indigenes of Northwestern Nigeria.
North-West Development Commission was established by the NWDC Act, 2024 signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. It 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.
NWDC Foreign Scholarship Programme 2025/2026
Aspiring scholars can now apply for the NWDC Undergraduate & Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Scheme for 2025/2026 which officially open today. This is your chance to achieve your academic dreams at top institutions abroad. Here\’s what you need to know about the program:
Scholarship Details
The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) Scholarship Scheme is offering awards for the following levels and fields of study:
Level of Study
- Undergraduate
- Master\’s
- Ph.D
Fields of Study
- Engineering
- Medical Sciences
- Agriculture
- ICT and Education
Eligibility Criteria
Interested applicants must:
- Be an indigene of any of the North-Western states: Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, or Zamfara
- Meet specific academic requirements:
- Undergraduate: Distinction in 3 O\’Level core science subjects and 5 credits in other subjects (in not more than 2 sittings), and 22 years old or younger
- Master\’s: CGPA of 3.8 and above, and 35 years old or younger
- PhD: Minimum of 4.0/5.0 CGPA in Master\’s Degree, and 40 years old or younger
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees
- Accommodation and living stipends
- Healthcare coverage
- Visa processing fees
- Return flight tickets
How to Apply for NWDC Scholarship Program
Interested candidates can submit their applications and documents required on the Commission\’s application portal: www.nwdc.gov.ng/scholarships.
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
- Primary Certificate
- Secondary Certificate (WAEC/NECO)
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- Master’s Degree Certificate (for PhD applicants)
- NYSC Discharge Certificate or Exemption Letter
- Letter of Motivation
- Local Government and State Indigene Certificates
- Official academic transcripts
- Valid international passport
Dates for application
Application opens: May 5, 2025
Deadline: May 18, 2025
For further enquiries, please visit nwdc.gov.ng/scholarships