The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its Overseas Postgraduate Scholarships 2024/2025 which is funded for specific programmes at selected partner institutions abroad.
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. Candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at partner institutions.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
- Host Institution(s): See Partner Universities (below)
- Funding Amount: Fully-funded
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: MSc and PhD
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: Australia Awards Scholarships 2024/2025 | Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are expected to fulfil the following requirements for the PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme:
For MSc Candidates
- 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 a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.
For PhD Candidates
- Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
- Must be computer literate
- Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good post-graduate degree
- A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than five pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection.
- All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships
- Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.
Partnered Universities
For the 2024/2025 award, applications will be limited to PTDF partner universities in:
- United Kingdom,
- Germany,
- France and
- Malaysia
Scholarship Benefits
The award for PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship includes the provision of:
- Flight tickets,
- Payment of health insurance,
- Payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and
- Provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.
Selection Criteria
The selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria:
- 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 of professional bodies.
- The viability and relevance of the study/research plan.
- Relevance of previous studies to the oil and gas industry and the proposed course/research.
Also Apply: Government of Flanders Master Mind scholarships 2024/2025 | Fully Funded
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested and eligible candidates seeking for the PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme are hereby informed that the Application Forms are available on the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng.
Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to the 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
Application Deadline: March 18, 2024