2024/2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship: Apply Now for Global Opportunities

As the 2024/2025 academic session approaches, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a pivotal agency of the Federal Government, invites applications for its esteemed Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships. This initiative is part of the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme, specifically targeting universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. Designed to cultivate indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology competencies, this scholarship offers an unparalleled opportunity to benefit from global knowledge and facilities.

Key Aspects of the PTDF Scholarship

• Partner Universities: The scholarship is exclusive to PTDF partner universities in the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
• Comprehensive Award: It covers flight tickets, health insurance, tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and living expenses.
• Course List: Available on PTDF Scholarship Portal.

Selection Process, Criteria & Requirements

General Selection Criteria

• Academic merit including degrees, transcripts, and professional qualifications.
• Publications (PhD applicants only) and membership in professional bodies.
• Relevance and viability of study/research plan.
• Alignment of previous studies with the oil and gas industry and proposed course/research.

MSc Requirements

• A minimum of a Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with industry experience.
• Completed the National Youth Service (NYSC).
• Computer literacy.
• 5 O/level credits, including English and Mathematics.
• A statement of purpose (max 500 words).
• National Identity Number (NIN) with verification (charges apply).

PhD Requirements

• Completed NYSC and computer literacy.
• 5 O/level credits, including English and Mathematics.
• A Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a strong postgraduate degree.
• A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (not more than five pages).
• Lecturers must provide a no-scholarship receipt letter.
• National Identity Number (NIN) with verification (charges apply).

PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Application Process

Apply Online

Required Documents

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
• NYSC discharge certificate.
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results with application PINs for PTDF verification.
• Recent Passport Photograph.
• Local Government Identification Letter.
• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD applicants only).
• Professional association membership evidence.

Important Notes

• The scholarship aligns with PTDF’s mandate and is limited to approved courses.
• Relevance to the oil and gas industry is a prerequisite.
• Multiple applications or previous PTDF scholarship recipients in the same category will lead to disqualification.
• Prepare transcripts for potential interviews.

Application Deadline

• Closing Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024 (Six weeks from the date of publication).

Conclusion

This scholarship is a gateway to advanced knowledge and expertise in the oil and gas sector, offering exposure to world-class education and research. If you meet the criteria and are driven by the ambition to contribute to the oil and gas industry, seize this opportunity. Ensure your application and all supporting documents are ready before the deadline. Your journey to global academic excellence begins here!