PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2023/2024 (Fully-funded)

Under its PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), an agency of the Federal Government, is currently accepting applications from qualified individuals for overseas MSc and PhD scholarships to particular programs at particular institutions for the academic year 2023–2024.

The Oil and Gas Industry’s needs are being met by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a federal body with the responsibility of building indigenous human capability and petroleum technology.

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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 Application portalis 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 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

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