North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded Overseas)

North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship 2025 (Fully Funded Overseas)

The North West Development Commission has officially announced the opening of the NWDC Scholarship 2025 for eligible Nigerians

The NWDC 2025 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme is a fully funded opportunity for selected candidates to study in top, reputable universities abroad.

The North West Development Commission Scholarship will cover the full fees of tuition, travel, visa, living, and other related expenses.

In this post, we will unravel more details about the NWDC Scholarship, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide.

North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship Summary

North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship 2025 Details:

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 NWDC 2025 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship Programme.

The NWDC Scholarship 2025 seeks to foster academic excellence and empower exceptional individuals from the North-West region to pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies at reputable foreign universities.

Requirements for North West Development Commission Scholarship

To be considered for the North West Development Commission Scholarship, you must:

  • Be an indigene of the North-West States (Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, & Zamfara)
  • Have Distinction in 3 O’Level core science subjects and 5 credits in other subjects (in not more than 2 sittings).
  • Have a CGPA of 3.8 and above.
  • Possess a minimum of 4.0/5.0 CGPA in Master’s Degree.
  • Not exceed 22 years for Undergraduate, 35 years for Master’s, and 40 years for PhD at the time of application.

Benefits of NWDC Scholarship 2025

The North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship covers;

  • full tuition fees
  • living stipends
  • accommodation
  • healthcare
  • travel and visa costs  

Required Documents for NWDC 2025 Undergraduate & Postgraduate Foreign Scholarship

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

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

How to Apply for North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship 2025 (Step by Step)

To apply for the North West Development Commission NWDC Scholarship, interested and qualified candidates should;

  • Click the button below to proceed to the NWDC Scholarship webpage,
  • Complete the simple application form by clicking the APPLY button.
  • You will be invited to participate in the Online screening aptitude.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to appear for Physical screening of credentials.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: May 13, 2025