Top Opportunities: Apply for 2025 NWDC Undergraduate and Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Scheme

Unlock your academic potential with the 2025 North-West Development Commission (NWDC) Scholarship Scheme! This prestigious program, launched under the NWDC Act 2024 and signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, aims to empower exceptional students from the North-West region of Nigeria. The initiative focuses on fostering academic excellence and career growth by providing opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate studies at top foreign universities.

Scholarship Highlights

The NWDC Scholarship Scheme offers fully funded awards for the following levels and fields of study:

Levels of Study

• Undergraduate

• Master's

• Ph.D.

Fields of Study

• Engineering

• Medical Sciences

• ICT and Education

Key Dates

• Application Opens: 5th May, 2025

• Application is Completely Free!

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be an indigene of the North-West States (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara).

• For Undergraduate: 5 O-Level credits including English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, and Chemistry.

• For Master's: A minimum of Second Class Upper in First Degree.

• For Ph.D.: Minimum of 4.0 CGPA in Master’s Degree.

• Age Limit: Under 35 years for Undergraduate and Master’s; under 40 years for Ph.D. at the time of application.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit their applications and required documents on the official NWDC website: www.nwdc.gov.ng/scholarships. The application process is free!

Required 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 Ph.D.)

• Official Transcript (for Ph.D.)

• Letter of Motivation

Why Apply?

This scholarship is a golden opportunity to advance your education and career on a global stage. 

Don’t miss out—apply today and take the first step toward a brighter future!

For more information, contact: scholarships@nwdc.gov.ng.