PTDF Scholarship 2024/2025 Scheme for Overseas and Local

Are you a Nigerian student aspiring to pursue your Master’s or PhD overseas in oil and gas-related fields? The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship might be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for! Here’s a simple guide on how to apply for the PTDF Scholarship for the 2024/2025 academic session.

PTDF Scholarship Requirements:

For MSc Candidates:

1. Educational Qualifications:
   • Possess a National Youth Certificate (NYC).
   • Hold a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) or Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant experience in the oil and gas industry.
   • Have a credit in English Language at the O Level (WAEC/SSCE or NECO).
2. Language Proficiency:
   • TOEFL, GRE, GMAT (for management courses), or IELTS score.
3. Computer Literacy:
   • Applicants must be proficient in computer usage.

For PhD Candidates:

1. Educational Qualifications:
   • Meet the MSc eligibility criteria.
   • Have a valid admission letter.
   • Hold a grade of at least 2.2 in the first degree and a merit grade in the second degree related to oil and gas.
2. Work Requirement:
   • Currently working as an academic in a reputable Nigerian institution teaching oil and gas-related subjects.
3. Research Proposal:
   • Submit a relevant research proposal in the oil and gas industry.
4. Age Limit:
   • Not older than 30 for MSc and 40 for PhD.

Supporting Documents:

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
• NYSC discharge certificate
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Masters’ Degree Certificate (for PhD Applicants)
• Admission Letter (for PhD Applicants)
• 2 Recent Passport Photographs

How to Apply:

1. Visit the official PTDF Scholarship portal: https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/create/applicant.
2. Fill out the registration form with accurate details.
3. Verify your National Identity Number (NIN) before proceeding.
4. Upload the required documents (ensure PDF sizes are less than 300KB).
5. Cross-check all information and submit your application.
6. Stay reachable as the scholarship board may contact you for further processes.

Deadline & Shortlisting:

• The PTDF Scholarship application for 2024 opens on February 5th and closes on March 18th, 2024.
• Shortlisting involves tests for MSc candidates and oral interviews for PhD candidates.

Approved Schools:

• PTDF has approved various universities within Nigeria and abroad for the scholarship program.

With these steps and requirements in mind, aspiring Nigerian students can confidently apply for the PTDF Scholarship and pave the way for their academic and career advancement in the oil and gas industry. Apply today and seize the opportunity to pursue your dreams!