Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2025/2026

If you're a Nigerian graduate aspiring to advance your expertise in the oil and gas sector, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme 2025/2026 offers a fully funded opportunity to pursue MSc and PhD programs at top-tier institutions in the UK, Germany, France, Malaysia, and Nigeria. Applications are now open for the 2025 academic session. This initiative aims to develop indigenous human capacity and technology to meet the needs of Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

🗒️ PTDF Scholarship Summary

Location: United Kingdom, Germany, France, Malaysia, and Nigeria
Host Institutions: PTDF partner universities and the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK)
Study Level: Master's (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD)
Target Group: Nigerian graduates
Fields of Study: Oil and gas-related disciplines
Funding: Fully Funded
Duration: Duration of the academic program
Application Deadline: June 4, 2025
Start Date: 2025/2026 academic session
Eligibility: Nigerian citizens with relevant academic qualifications and National Identity Number (NIN)

🎓 PTDF Scholarship Overview

The PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme is designed to provide Nigerian students with the opportunity to study at world-class institutions, thereby enhancing their expertise in the oil and gas sector. The scholarship is available for specific programs at selected partner universities in the UK, Germany, France, Malaysia, and at the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK) in Nigeria.

📚 Available Program

MSc Programs: Offered in partnership with 18 top-ranking UK universities and public institutions in Germany, France, and Malaysia. (See a list of approved universities here)
PhD Programs: Conducted as split-site programs between CPESK in Nigeria and partner universities in the UK, allowing scholars to conduct research in both locations.

🎁 Scholarship Benefits

1. Financial Coverage

Full payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
Provision of flight tickets
Health insurance coverage
Allowances for accommodation and living expenses

2. Academic Support

Access to world-class research facilities
Opportunities for international academic exchange
Enhanced research relevance and local capacity building

✅ Eligibility Criteria

For MSc Applicants:

Minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in first degree or Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Computer literacy
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Submission of a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) detailing the relevance of the proposed study to the oil and gas industry and its expected impact on national development
Valid National Identity Number (NIN) with verification (NIMC verification charges apply)

For PhD Applicants:

Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Computer literacy
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in first degree and a good postgraduate degree
Submission of a research proposal (maximum five pages) relevant to the oil and gas industry, including topic, introduction, objectives, methodology, and mode of data collection
Valid National Identity Number (NIN) with verification (NIMC verification charges apply)
Lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming they are not recipients of any other scholarships

📝 Application Procedure

Visit the PTDF Scholarship Portal
Create an applicant account or log in with an existing account
Complete the online application form with accurate information
Upload scanned copies of required documents
Submit the application before the deadline (

📂 Required Documents:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results with PINs for verification
Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Master’s Degree Certificate (for PhD applicants only)
Evidence of membership in professional associations

ℹ️ Additional Information

Applicants must ensure that their proposed course of study aligns with PTDF's mandate and is relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Candidates with multiple applications will be automatically disqualified.
Previous beneficiaries of PTDF scholarships in the same category (MSc/PhD) are ineligible to apply again for the same or lower category.
Applicants who are beneficiaries of other scholarships from similar organizations are not eligible to apply.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview and must present their academic transcripts during the interview.

🕵🏻 For detailed Information on the application process, visit the application guidelines webpage

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