The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship’s primary objective is to provide candidates with access to world-class facilities and a diverse pool of knowledge at partner institutions around the world. For specific programs offered by these partner institutions, interested candidates can apply through the PTDF.
The award covers a variety of costs, including airfare, health insurance, bench fees (if applicable), tuition, and allowances for living and housing costs.
If you are interested in applying, please be aware of the following:
- Only applications from PTDF partner universities in Malaysia, Germany, the United Kingdom, and France will be accepted for the 2024/24 award. This is due to the fact that these nations will serve the scheme’s objectives best and the scholarship’s high standards can be maintained there.
- The scholarship portal at scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng contains a comprehensive list of sponsored courses and application forms.
Please make sure you meet the following conditions:
- Before applying for the scholarship, lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not receiving any other scholarships.
- They must also possess a National Identity Number (NIN) and complete the NIMC verification (charges apply).
- Proficiency in computer use and completion of the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
- A First degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) and a good second-degree certificate.
- A maximum of five-page research proposal on a relevant oil and gas industry topic that includes an introduction, objective, methodology, and data collection method.
- Before applying for the scholarship, lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice Chancellors stating that they are not receiving any other scholarships.
- They must also have a National Identity Number (NIN) and have completed NIMC verification (charges apply).
M.Sc. candidates:
Please keep in mind the following necessities:
- A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) or Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree, as well as relevant industry experience.
- Completion of the required National Youth Service (NYSC).
- Computer proficiency.
- At least five credits at the O/level, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A statement of purpose (maximum of 500 words) outlining the reasons for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry, and its potential impact on national development.
- Possession of a National Identity Number (NIN).
Documents Requirement:
- Certificate or Statement of Result for First Degree
- Discharge from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and General Certificate of Education.
- National Examinations Council (NECO) with the appropriate PINs on the application form for PTDF to verify on the relevant website
- A recent photograph from a passport
- Letter of identification from the local government
- Master’s degree certificate (only for PhD applicants)
- Evidence of professional association membership
Criteria for PTDF International Postgraduate Scholarship Selection
Regarding the selection procedure for PTDF scholarships, please take note of the following:
- The scholarships are up for grabs, and only the best applicants will be chosen.
- Top candidates from each state in each category will be invited to an interview based on their qualifications.
- The following criteria will be used by a selection committee to evaluate the applications:
- Academic merit, which includes the quality of earned degrees, complete academic transcripts, and professional credentials.
- Relevant publications (only for PhD candidates).
- Participation in professional organizations.
- The plan for the study or research’s viability.
How to Get a PTDF Scholarship Application
Apply for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Postgraduate
(M.Sc. & Ph.D.) Scholarship by clicking on the links below. D) Education.
Apply via this official link: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng.
Transcripts will be requested from candidates who pass the first round of screening successfully; In light of this, it is suggested that all applicants prepare their transcripts for submission ahead of time.
Please note these things:
- The scholarship is only available to students attending PTDF partner schools
- PTDF partner universities for the 2024–2024 academic year.
- Scholarships will only be given to students pursuing coursework that is pertinent to PTDF’S.