PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency is most delighted to welcome suitable qualified students who wish to continue their postgraduate studies at the selected institutions under its PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for the 2023/2024 academic session.

This scholarship scheme is available to Masters and PhD students who wish to continue in this prestigious institution. This program is a fully funded scheme hosted by the Universities in the UK, Germany, France, And Malaysia. It is sponsored by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and is open to all Nigerians. Its aimed with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a petroleum product company in Abuja whose aim is to serve as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer acquisition in the petroleum industry as well as make Nigeria a human resource center for the West African sub-region.

The scheme was developed to offer candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe. Under it, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programs at partner institutions. The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

For the 2023/2024 award, applications will be limited to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia where it feels the scholarship’s high standards can be maintained and the objectives of the scheme will be best served. A full list of sponsored courses and Application portalis available on the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng.

Scholarship Summary:

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)

Host Institution(s): Universities in the UK, Germany, France, And Malaysia

Scholarship Worth: Fully-funded

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Masters and PhD

Nationality: Nigerian Students

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023:

Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts and other professional qualifications acquired
Relevant publications to be referenced by applicant (PhD applicants only)
Membership in professional bodies
The viability of the study/research plan.

MSc Requirements

A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Must be computer literate
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry and its expected impact on national development.
Applicants must have National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply), before applying for the scholarship.

PhD Requirements

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Must be computer literate
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate
A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than five pages) to include the following:
Title
Introduction
Research Problem
Aim
Research Questions/Objectives
Scope
Summarized Literature
Methodology
Expected outcomes only where necessary

All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships (if shortlisted)

Applicants must have National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply), before applying for the scholarship.

Application Procedures for the 2023/2024 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (how to apply):

Interested applicants who met the requirements and eligibility criteria for this scholarship must register and apply online. Applicants who are successful in the first round will be requested to submit their transcripts; all candidates are therefore advised to prepare their transcripts for submission in anticipation of such a request.

Required Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach them to their online application forms:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the PINs on the application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level results on the relevant website.
Recent Passport Photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
Evidence of membership in professional associations

Application Deadline: March 24, 2023

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024