NDDC Scholarship Past Questions And Answers – Management Science

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About NDDC Nigeria

The Niger Delta Development Commission is a federal government agency established by Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo in the year 2000 with the sole mandate of developing the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

• About The NDDC Scholarship 

• The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Scholarship is a program initiated by the Nigerian government to provide educational opportunities for students from the Niger Delta region. The Niger Delta region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves, but it has also faced numerous socio-economic challenges. One of the ways the government aims to address these challenges is by offering scholarships to qualified students from the region to pursue higher education overseas.
• The amount for the foreign scholarship shall be based on the prevailing exchange rate of the Naira.Current Application Closing Date is 3rd November, 2023.
  

  Application Procedure

• 1.The following documents must be attached to the application:
  2.Recent passport photograph
  3.Local Government Identification Letter
  4.Post Graduate admission letter from a recognized overseas university
  Relevant degrees from recognized universities
  5.NYSC Discharge/Exemption Certificate
  6.Upon successful completion of the application form, a registration number will be automatically assigned.
  7.Applicants are advised to print a hard copy of the online-generated acknowledgment for future reference.
  8.All shortlisted applicants will be announced and posted on the NDDC website: www.nddc.gov.ng. These shortlisted candidates will subsequently be required to take part in a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

• Eligibility

  To be eligible for the scholarship, a scholar must hail from the Niger Delta Region and have achieved a First Class Degree, Second Class Upper, or Lower Division.

• The Selection Process

• 1. Initial Application: Interested candidates must submit an online application via the Commission’s Website.
  2. Preliminary Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
  WASSCE/NECO results
  3. Undergraduate Degree classification (1st Class, Second Class Upper/Lower)
  4. Local Government Identification
  5. Computer-Based Test: Shortlisted candidates will undergo a computer-based test conducted by our consultants in Rivers State.
  6. Minimum Test Score: Candidates must achieve a minimum score of 70% in the test to proceed to the next stage.
  7. Further Shortlisting: Candidates who successfully pass the test will be further shortlisted.
  8. Final Verification: The final verification of the candidates will be done through the Local Government Area (LGA) and Community Development Committee (CDC).

About the NDDC Scholarship test format

NDDC overseas scholarship test was conducted by Cinfores-Ltd, between 2010 and 2015. Since 2016, the tests are now conducted by MEIL (MARG Educational International Limited).

The test usually comprises of 2 sections –

1. General questions which everyone will have to sit, and

2. Discipline-based questions.

For example, candidates in Engineering and Science related disciplines could take a mix of science-based questions like maths, English, physics and chemistry for part 1, then discipline-specific questions for part 2. The  test usually last between 30 to 60 minutes.

• Sample Past Questions And Answers for NDDC Scholarship – Management Science

• Question1: What is the primary objective of the NDDC Scholarship program?
  A Infrastructure development
  B Human capital development
  C Environmental conservation
  D Agricultural advancement
  Answer: B Human capital development
• Question2: Which region of Nigeria does the NDDC primarily serve?
  A South-West
  B North-East
  C South-South
  D North-West
  Answer: C South-South
• Question3: What level of education does the NDDC Scholarship for Management Science primarily support?
  A Secondary education
  B Tertiary education
  C Vocational training
  D Postgraduate studies
  Answer: B Tertiary education
• Question4: What is the minimum GPA requirement for NDDC Management Science Scholarship applicants?
  A 2.0
  B 2.5
  C 3.0
  D 3.5
  Answer: C 3.0
• Question5: Which of the following fields of study falls under “Management Science” for NDDC Scholarships?
  A Medicine
  B Engineering
  C Business Administration
  D Architecture
  Answer: C Business Administration
• Question6: How often are the NDDC Management Science Scholarships typically awarded?
  A Annually
  B Biennially
  C Quarterly
  D Once every five years
  Answer: A AnnuallyQuestion7: What is the maximum duration of the NDDC Management Science Scholarship?
  A 1 year
  B 2 years
  C 3 years
  D 4 years
  Answer: B 2 yearsQuestion8: Which documents are commonly required for NDDC Scholarship applications?
  A Birth certificate and passport
  B Academic transcripts and recommendation letters
  C Bank statement and utility bill
  D Marriage certificate and driver’s license
  Answer: B Academic transcripts and recommendation letters
• Question9: Who is eligible to apply for the NDDC Management Science Scholarship?
  A Nigerian citizens from any region
  B Non-Nigerian citizens
  C Only residents of the Niger Delta region
  D Nigerian citizens from other regions excluding Niger Delta
  Answer: C Only residents of the Niger Delta region
• Question10: What is the selection process for NDDC Management Science Scholarship recipients?
  A Lottery system
  B Merit-based evaluation
  C First-come, first-served
  D Random selection
  Answer: B Merit-based evaluation
• Question11: Which of the following is NOT a key criterion for NDDC Scholarship eligibility?
  A Financial need
  B Academic excellence
  C Citizenship
  D Community involvement
  Answer: D Community involvementQuestion12: What is the main source of funding for the NDDC Scholarship program?
  A International donations
  B Federal government grants
  C Oil and gas industry contributions
  D Private foundations
  Answer: C Oil and gas industry contributionsQuestion13: What is the NDDC’s vision for the Niger Delta region?
  A To promote industrialization
  B To ensure environmental sustainability
  C To foster social integration
  D To eradicate poverty and youth unemployment
  Answer: D To eradicate poverty and youth unemploymentQuestion14: Which level of education is NOT covered by the NDDC Management Science Scholarship?
  A Undergraduate
  B Master’s
  C PhD
  D Postdoctoral
  Answer: D PostdoctoralQuestion15: In what format should recommendation letters be submitted for NDDC Scholarship applications?
  A Handwritten
  B Typed
  C Sealed envelopes
  D Email attachments
  Answer: C Sealed envelopesQuestion16: What is the deadline for NDDC Management Science Scholarship applications?
  A March 15th
  B June 30th
  C September 1st
  D November 10th
  Answer: B June 30thQuestion17: How are NDDC Scholarship recipients notified of their awards?
  A Phone call
  B Email
  C Postal mail
  D In-person visit
  Answer: B EmailQuestion18: What is the primary goal of the NDDC Scholarship program for Management Science?
  A To promote cultural heritage
  B To support the arts
  C To enhance human resource development
  D To improve transportation infrastructure
  Answer: C To enhance human resource developmentQuestion19: What percentage of tuition fees does the NDDC Management Science Scholarship typically cover?
  A 25%
  B 50%
  C 75%
  D 100%
  Answer: D 100%

  Question20: How can scholarship recipients contribute to the development of the Niger Delta region after graduation?
  A By working in the oil and gas industry
  B By becoming community leaders
  C By starting their own businesses
  D All of the above
  Answer: D All of the above