PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024 (Fully-funded)
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a government agency in Nigeria that was established in 1973 with the mandate to develop and promote petroleum technology and manpower development through research, training, and education. The agency is funded by a percentage of the revenue generated from the upstream sector of the Nigerian oil and gas industry.
The PTDF offers a range of scholarship programs, both locally and internationally, to Nigerian students in various fields of study related to the petroleum industry. The scholarships are open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students and cover tuition fees, living expenses, and travel costs.
In addition to providing scholarships, the PTDF also supports research and development in the oil and gas industry through funding and partnership with universities and research institutions in Nigeria and abroad. The agency also offers capacity-building programs and technical training to professionals in the industry, aimed at enhancing their skills and knowledge.
The PTDF has been instrumental in the development of the Nigerian petroleum industry, by promoting local content development and the growth of indigenous companies. The agency has also contributed to the growth of the Nigerian economy through its various initiatives aimed at creating employment opportunities and promoting innovation in the oil and gas industry.
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a government agency tasked with developing local human capacity and petroleum technology, is presently receiving applications from eligible candidates for its PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This program offers MSc and PhD scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year, for specific courses at designated institutions, to meet the requirements of the Oil and Gas Industry.
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
Application Deadline: March 24, 2023
PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme | DETAILS
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 programmes 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 an Application portal is available on the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- 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
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants seeking for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme should register and apply online. Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will be requested to submit their transcripts; all applicants 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 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