PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship For Universities In UK, Germany, France, Malaysia 2024

PTDF postgraduate scholarship scheme to study abroad is out and applications are being accepted for 2024/2025. The deadline for submission of applications is 18th March 2024. The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its strategic partnership initiative.

Under this scheme, applicants are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at the partner institutions in any of the countries (a full list of sponsored courses is available on the scholarship portal  scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng).

The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

The programmes will also include language classes to aid scholars in settling into their new environments (where applicable).

What the PTDF Postgraduate scholarship covers

The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

Requirements for PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship

MSc

1. A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
2. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
3. Must be computer literate
4. Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
5. 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.
6. Applicants must have National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

PhD

1. Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
2. Must be computer literate
3. A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate
4. 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

1. All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships (if shortlisted)
2. Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and verification will be required (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

Requirements Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach them to their online application forms:

1. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
2. NYSC discharge certificate
3. 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.
4. Recent Passport Photograph
5. Local Government Identification Letter
6. Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
7. Evidence of membership in professional associations

Kindly also note the following:

1. The scholarship is for the 2023/2024 academic session
2. The scholarship is limited to PTDF partner universities in PTDF partner schools
3. Scholarships will only be awarded for studies relevant to PTDF’S mandate; candidates may be disqualified for applying for programmes not relevant to the oil and gas industry
4. The proposed course of study must also be related to previous studies

Candidates with multiple applications will be disqualified

How to apply PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship

• Click on this link https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/
• Kindly note that candidates may select up to 3 different courses (1st,2nd and 3rd choice) in any University within a particular country.

NOTE:

• Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are also expected to upload a NIN Verification Report before completing the application. The report can be obtained from www.verifyme.ng (charges may apply).
• Applicants who are beneficiaries of any other scholarship need not apply;