The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) invites qualified Nigerians to apply for Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships in specialized oil and gas programs at top global universities for the 2025 academic session.
Summary of The PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
- Host: Petroleum Technology Development Fund
- Host Institution: Various institutions in UK, France, Germany and Malaysia
- Eligibility: Nigerians
- Category: Graduate Scholarship
- Benefits: 100% Tuition | Accommodation | Living expenses | Health Insurance
- Deadline: May 28th, 2025
- Scholarship Alerts: To receive Scholarship Alerts on WhatsApp, Click HERE
Background
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Nigerian government agency responsible for building local expertise and advancing research in the oil and gas sector, is accepting applications from qualified individuals for its Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2025 academic year.
This scheme provides opportunities for MSc and PhD studies in specific programs at renowned international universities. This scholarship program aims to expose successful candidates to a wide range of knowledge and the resources available at leading global institutions.
Benefits
The award includes;
- Payment of tuition and bench fees
- Payment of health insurance
- Travel allowance (provision of flight tickets)
- Accommodation expenses
- Living allowances
Eligibility Requirements for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
- Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme.
- Must be proficient in computer skills.
- Must possess at least five O’level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
- For MSc applicants: Must hold a minimum of a Second-Class Lower (2.2) degree in their first degree and a good postgraduate degree. Also, must submit a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) outlining the reasons for the proposed study, its relevance to the oil and gas industry, and its anticipated impact on national development.
- For PhD applicants: Must hold a minimum of a Second Class Upper (2.1) in their first degree OR a Second-Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience. Also, must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (maximum five pages) including the topic, introduction, objective, methodology, and data collection methods.
- All applicants must possess a fully verified National Identity Number (NIN) before applying.
Application Documents required
- Bachelor’s Degree Certificate
- NYSC discharge certificate
- O’Level results and the PINs to enable PTDF to view the results on the relevant website.
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Local Government Identification Letter
- Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
- Evidence of membership of professional associations
How To Apply to The PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
The PTDF is in partnership with top-ranking universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia, to sponsor fully funded PhD and MSc programmes in Oil and Gas related fields in line with the Fund’s mandate. Click HERE for the list of partner universities and the available courses.
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