Applications for the 2024–2025 Overseas Scholarship Scheme are being accepted by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) from eligible and interested students who require financial assistance to pursue their master’s and doctoral degrees abroad.

The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme offers successful students the chance to study for master’s and doctoral degrees at prestigious universities in the UK, Germany, Malaysia, and France.

This esteemed scholarship programme aims to provide deserving students with access to a global network of top universities’ resources and a diverse reservoir of knowledge.

The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme will provide flight tickets, health insurance, tuition and bench fees, free housing, and a stipend to cover living expenses to the meritoriously chosen applicants.

The Federal Government’s Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is tasked with creating domestic human resources and petroleum technology to meet the demands of the oil and gas sector.

Overview of the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme

The United Kingdom, Germany, Malaysia, and France are the host countries for scholarships.

• World-class colleges serve as the scholarship host institution.

• Type of scholarship funding: Fully funded.

• Master’s and PhD degrees are the scholarship levels.

• There are plenty of scholarships available.

• Students from Nigeria are welcome to apply.

• The deadline for applications is March 18, 2024.

Advantages of the PTDF International Scholarship Programme

• It provides flight tickets to those who are selected for the programme.

• It provides health insurance to those who are accepted.

• It provides bench fees and tuition to qualified applicants.

• It provides living expenses and housing allowances to qualified applicants.

Qualifications for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme

• Applicants need to have demonstrated exceptional academic success.

• Candidates have to be members of reputable organizations.

• Applicants for PhD scholarships must have a track record of relevant publications.

• Plans for pertinent research are required of applicants.

• The coursework and prior studies of applicants must have some connection to the oil and gas sector.

The MSc’s eligibility requirements

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Second Class Lower (2.2) with appropriate industry experience or a Second Class Upper (2.1) certificate in their first degree.

• You’ve finished your required National Youth Service (NYSC).

• A National Identity Number (NIN) is a must.

• You have to be proficient with computers.

• Five O-level credits, including maths and English language, are required.

• A purpose statement is required.

PhD Eligibility Requirements

• You’ve finished your required National Youth Service (NYSC).

• A National Identity Number (NIN) is a must.

• You have to be proficient with computers.

• Candidates must have an outstanding post-graduate degree and a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree.

• A research proposal.

Guidelines for Applying to the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme

All interested students should click the link below to learn more about the prerequisites and submit their applications before the deadline.

In summary

The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Programme is intended to support and honor deserving Nigerian students with excellent grades. It is fully sponsored and pays for all required educational expenses.

SEE OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS:

Nigerian Students’ NHEF Scholars Programme for 2024

Rhodes Scholarships at Oxford University in 2024

2024 International Scholarships at the University of Bologna

2024 QU Presidential Scholarship in China

2024 Webster Vienna Private University New Student Scholarships

2024 UAL International Postgraduate Scholarship