NWDC 2025 Foreign Scholarship: Transforming Futures Through Education
The North-West Development Commission (NWDC) has officially launched the 2025 Foreign Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholarship Program. This scholarship is targeted at indigenes of Nigeria’s North-West region, providing them with opportunities to study at reputable international institutions.
About the NWDC
Established by the NWDC Act, 2024, the commission aims to promote sustainable development in the North-West states of Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, and Zamfara.
Scholarship Overview
- Type: Undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD
- Sponsor: North-West Development Commission (NWDC)
- Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate
- Must be from a North-West state
- 3 distinctions in core science subjects and 5 credits in 2 sittings
- Maximum age: 22 years
Master’s
- Minimum CGPA of 3.8/5.0
- Maximum age: 35 years
PhD
- Minimum CGPA of 4.0/5.0 in Master’s degree
- Maximum age: 40 years
Required Documents
- CV
- Primary and Secondary School Certificates
- Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree Certificates
- NYSC Certificate or Exemption
- Birth Certificate/Declaration of Age
- International Passport
- Official Academic Transcript
- Letter of Motivation
- Indigene Certificates (LGA and State)
Conclusion
The NWDC 2025 Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity for talented students in the North-West to study abroad and return as agents of positive change. Interested applicants should apply before the May 18 deadline and ensure all documentation is accurate and complete.
