✨ Overview
Applications are now open for the 2025/2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This prestigious, fully funded scholarship opportunity by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is designed to build indigenous capacity in the Nigerian oil and gas sector by supporting outstanding students to study at top institutions across the UK, France, Germany, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
Host: Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Countries: United Kingdom | France | Germany | Malaysia | Nigeria
Eligible Applicants: Nigerians
Study Level: Master’s & PhD
Deadline: May 28, 2025
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
🎓 What the Scholarship Covers
Successful candidates will receive full financial support, including:
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Tuition fees
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Airfare
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Health insurance
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Accommodation
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Monthly living allowances
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Bench fees (where applicable)
📍 Study Destinations
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MSc Programmes: UK, France, Germany, Malaysia
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PhD Programmes: France, Germany, Malaysia
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PhD (Split-Site in the UK): In collaboration with the PTDF College of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Kaduna, and:
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Robert Gordon University
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University of Strathclyde
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University of Portsmouth
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✅ Eligibility Criteria
MSc Applicants:
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A minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) OR Second Class Lower (2:2) with relevant industry experience
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NYSC completion
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5 O’level credits, including English and Mathematics
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Computer literacy
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A well-written statement of purpose (max 500 words)
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Verified National Identification Number (NIN)
PhD Applicants:
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A Second Class Lower (2:2) in the first degree and a relevant Master’s degree
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A research proposal (max 5 pages) relevant to the oil and gas industry
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NYSC certificate
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5 O’level credits (including English and Mathematics)
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Verified NIN
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University lecturers must provide a letter of release from their Vice Chancellor
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Computer literacy
📝 Required Documents
Applicants must upload the following documents with their application:
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First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
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NYSC Discharge Certificate
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WAEC/NECO result with result checker PIN
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Passport Photograph
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Local Government Identification Letter
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Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD applicants only)
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Evidence of professional association membership (if any)
🔗 How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online using the link below:
👉 Click Here to Apply
