The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) invites applications for its 2025/26 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme designed for Nigerians in oil & gas related programmes. The scheme supports full‑time MSc and PhD studies abroad at approved partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia. PTDF Scholarship Portal
Recipients benefit from tuition payment, bench fees (where applicable), flight ticket, health insurance, living allowance and other approved expenses. PTDF Scholarship Portal
Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a Nigerian citizen eligible for the NYSC or in service where applicable. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Be applying for an MSc or PhD programme relevant to oil & gas (or expansion of related knowledge) at a PTDF‑approved institution. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Must have specified qualifications (for MSc: first degree minimum 2nd class lower; for PhD: postgraduate degree or equivalent). PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Must submit a research proposal (for PhD) that aligns with the industry/mandate. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Ensure no duplicative funding (i.e., applicants already sponsored for same or lower level may be ineligible). PTDF Scholarship Portal
Benefits
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Covers tuition fees, bench fees (where applicable), and other approved costs. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Flight tickets and health insurance included. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Living allowance for accommodation and daily expences depending on the scheme.
Required Documents
Prepare the following:
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Degree certificate and transcript (first degree for MSc; postgraduate for PhD)
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NYSC certificate or exemption letter (where required)
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Research proposal (for PhD applicants)
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Passport / identity documentation and valid NIN (National Identity Number) as required. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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Any additional documents specified on the PTDF portal (for example institutional admission offer if required)
How to Apply
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Visit the official PTDF scholarship announcement page: link in External Links below.
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Review full list of partner universities, eligible courses, scheme categories and detailed instructions.
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Complete and submit the online application form and upload required documents.
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Check that your proposed study is relevant to the oil & gas or energy sector (as per PTDF mandate).
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Submit before the stated deadline. Late/incomplete applications may be disqualified.
Application Deadline
Refer to the official PTDF page for exact deadline—this is for the 2025/26 overseas postgraduate session. PTDF Scholarship Portal
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