The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially opened applications for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering fully funded opportunities for qualified Nigerians to pursue Master’s and PhD programs in top universities abroad.
🌍 Host Countries:
United Kingdom | France | Germany | Malaysia | Nigeria
🏫 Scholarship Overview:
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a strategic initiative by the Federal Government to build indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. Through partnerships with world-class institutions, this scholarship provides access to quality education and global expertise.
✅ What the PTDF Scholarship Covers:
Full tuition fees
Monthly living allowances
Accommodation support
Health insurance
Round-trip international airfare
🧑🎓 Eligibility Criteria:
For MSc Applicants:
Minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) OR Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
NYSC discharge certificate
Computer literacy
Five O’level credits (including English & Mathematics)
Statement of purpose (max. 500 words)
Verified National Identification Number (NIN)
For PhD Applicants:
Second Class Lower (2.2) in first degree + relevant postgraduate degree
NYSC discharge certificate
Research proposal (max. 5 pages) with topic, introduction, objectives, methodology, and data collection plan
Verified NIN
Letter from Vice Chancellor (for lecturers) stating no other scholarship funding
🎓 Approved Universities for the 2025 Scheme:
MSc Scholarships:
UK
Germany
France
Malaysia
PhD Scholarships:
Germany
France
Malaysia
UK (Split-Site Programme only) in collaboration with:
Robert Gordon University
University of Strathclyde
University of Portsmouth
(to be hosted at PTDF College of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Kaduna – CPESK)
📋 Required Documents:
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC Certificate
WAEC/NECO/GCE results with result verification PIN
Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
MSc Certificate (for PhD applicants)
Professional association membership evidence (if available)
📅 Deadline: May 28, 2025
📝 How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply via the official PTDF portal.
👉 Click here to apply now
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