The 2024–2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships

For The 2024–2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) accepts applications from adequately qualified students. The scholarships are sponsored for particular programs at particular partner schools abroad. The program aims to enable applicants to benefit from a vast array of knowledge and resources offered by leading global universities. Candidates pursuing specific programs offered by partner universities are urged to apply through PTDF.

The 2024–2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships SUMMARY

Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship Sponsorship
Partner universities: refer to the list.
Total Funding: Completely funded.
Multiple Awards: PhD and MSc.
Nationality: international students.

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme Requirements

MSc Candidates

MSc candidates must have a Second Class Lower or a minimum Second Class Upper qualification.
The National Youth Service (NYSC) must be fulfilled.
Computer literacy is required.
Five O-level credits, two in mathematics and English.
A statement of purpose outlining the study’s purpose, industry significance, and potential effects on national development.
Candidates must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and verify it before applying.

Ph.D. Candidate Requirements

Fulfill National Youth Service (NYSC) requirements.
Computer literacy is required.
Five O-level credits, two in mathematics and English.
Strong post-graduate degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree.
Five-page research proposal relevant to the oil and gas sector.
Letter from vice-chancellors verifying no other scholarships.
The application process for scholarships requires a national identity number (NIN).

2024-2025 Grant Application Process

Accepted from the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
There are no other partner universities.

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Benefits

Includes flight tickets and health insurance.
Includes tuition and bench fees.
Includes allowances for living and lodging costs.

Selection Standards for Ph.D. Applications

Academic merit is demonstrated through degree caliber, transcripts, and professional credentials.
Relevant publications for PhD applicants.
Participation in professional associations.
Research design feasibility and relevance.
Past research has applicability to the oil and gas sector and suggested a study course.

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme Application Process

Accessible on the website.
Applicants should scan and attach a first-degree certificate or statement of results.
PINs and NYSC discharge certificates are required for O-level results viewing.
Recent passport photo, Master’s Degree Certificate (for PhD applicants only), and Local Government Identity Letter.
Proof of affiliation with professional associations.

Deadline for application: March 18, 2024

Visit the official scholarship website.