PTDF Overseas Postgraduate scholarship for Nigerian Students is open for application. The Petroleum Technology Department fund(PTDF) and the federal Government agency provides Nigerian students the opportunity to study abroad. The scholarships are announced with an aim to meet oil and gas industry requirements. PTDF overseas scholarships are for selected partner institutions in the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia. Students can apply for courses for the Academic year 2024/2025. 

The scholarship is for the 2024/2024 academic session. Students from Nigeria applying for the scholarship should consider only courses approved by PTDF in PTDF partner institutions. The scholarship’s evaluation is based on academic merit , relevant publication for Phd applicants, membership of professional bodies and viability of study or research plan. 

Also check out :

Scholarship Benefits

The scholarship provides:

• Flight tickets
• Payment of health insurance
• Pay tuition fee
• Bench fees (where applied)
• Allowances for accommodation and living expenses 

Eligibility Criteria for PTDF Overseas scholarships 

The eligibility Criteria for PTDF scholarships:

• Must be Nigerian citizen 
• Possess good academic background as evidenced by quality of degree, 

transcripts, membership of professional bodies 

• Relevant publications for Phd applicants only 
• Viability of the study and research plan

Requirements for Masters and Phd

For MSc Degree 

• 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 a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.

For PhD Degree

• Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
• Must be computer literate
• Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good post-graduate degree
• A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than five pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection.
• All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships
• Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.

Required Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to the 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

Deadline for the Application 

The deadline for the application is March 18th, 2024.

How to apply for the program ?

Interested applicants from Nigeria can apply through PTDF overseas postgraduate application portal. Create your account, and fill the details. You will receive an email regarding instructions to apply. Upload required documents and submit applications. 

For the list of sponsored courses and application form, check out the link below, 

For more info about the scholarship program, click the link below,

Scholarship: Fully Funded 

Study Level: Masters and Phd 

Nationals: Nigeria 

Scholarship Sponsor: Petroleum Technology Department fund( PTDF)

Host Institution : Partners universities in the UK, Germany, Malaysia and France 

Academic session: 2024/2025