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The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has officially begun receiving applications for its 2025/2026 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (OSS), a government-funded initiative aimed at grooming highly skilled Nigerian professionals for leadership roles in the oil and gas industry.

This latest call for applications was revealed through an announcement on PTDF's official social media platforms, encouraging qualified candidates across the country to seize the opportunity to pursue fully funded postgraduate studies in leading global institutions.

Revamped Scholarship Targets Broader National Development

The OSS programme has undergone significant restructuring to align with the nation’s drive toward building homegrown expertise in the petroleum sector. According to PTDF, the updated scheme now emphasizes local capacity building while maintaining the global scope of academic exposure.

The Fund reiterated that the goal remains to nurture technical proficiency and specialized knowledge among Nigerian youth, thereby reducing the country’s dependence on foreign professionals in the oil and gas industry.

Available Study Locations and Institutions

Successful applicants will be offered fully funded Master’s and PhD scholarships in select countries and institutions, with academic partnerships ensuring high-quality education and research opportunities.

United Kingdom: PTDF will sponsor Master’s degree programmes in various petroleum-related fields. PhD sponsorships for the UK will now follow a Split-Site model, combining study periods in Nigeria and the UK. This arrangement will be executed through a collaboration between the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (ESK) and three prestigious British universities:

Robert Gordon University

University of Strathclyde

University of Portsmouth

, , and Malaysia: These countries will offer both MSc and PhD scholarships under the full sponsorship of PTDF, continuing the tradition of strategic partnerships with globally recognized academic institutions.

What the Scholarship Covers

PTDF’s overseas scholarship scheme provides comprehensive financial to all successful candidates. The coverage includes:

Return air travel from Nigeria to the country of study

Health insurance for the duration of the programme

Full payment of tuition fees and bench fees (if applicable)

Monthly stipends and allowances to cover living costs throughout the course

Research grants for PhD candidates to facilitate project fieldwork, especially in areas relevant to the Nigerian oil and gas industry

These benefits are aimed at creating a stress-free academic experience so that scholars can focus entirely on achieving academic excellence.

Who Can Apply: Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be Nigerian citizens and must meet a number of academic and professional criteria:

For MSc Applicants:

A minimum of a Second Class Upper (2.1) in relevant disciplines

Candidates with a Second Class Lower (2.2) must have at least two years of relevant work experience in the oil and gas sector

For PhD Applicants:

A Master’s degree in a relevant field with a good academic record

Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal relevant to Nigeria’s petroleum sector

Additional general requirements include:

Valid National Identity Number (NIN)

NYSC discharge certificate

Competence in computer usage and Microsoft Office

Not currently receiving another scholarship

Not employed by PTDF, NNPC, or their subsidiaries

Application Process and Deadline

All applications must be submitted online through the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal. The application portal is live and will remain open until June 4, 2025.

Applicants are advised to carefully read the detailed instructions provided on the portal and ensure that all ing documents — including academic transcripts, reference letters, and personal statements — are ed before the deadline.

For clarity and guidance on eligibility criteria, programme structure, and a list of eligible universities, candidates should visit the official PTDF website and scholarship portal.

Strategic Importance of the PTDF Scholarship Programme

Established under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, the PTDF plays a crucial role in human capital development within Nigeria’s energy sector. Through the Overseas Scholarship Scheme and other capacity-building efforts, the Fund seeks to bridge the technical knowledge gap in the petroleum industry.

Over the past decades, thousands of Nigerians have benefited from PTDF’s sponsorship, earning postgraduate degrees in vital fields such as engineering, geosciences, renewable energy, environmental science, and petroleum law.

Beyond academic training, the PTDF also funds research initiatives, provides infrastructure grants to tertiary institutions, and s specialized institutions such as the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna. These strategic investments underscore the Fund’s commitment to empowering Nigerians to take ownership of key aspects of the country's oil and gas development.

Broader Impact on Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry

The scholarship initiative is not just about education—it is a long-term national strategy. By cultivating homegrown expertise, Nigeria can increasingly manage its energy resources without excessive reliance on expatriates.

As the global energy landscape evolves—with a growing emphasis on cleaner fuels and environmental sustainability—Nigeria must equip its professionals to lead innovation, improve efficiency, and adopt modern technologies. The PTDF scholarship aims to fulfill this need by offering Nigerian scholars exposure to global best practices, while anchoring their research and learning in local challenges and priorities.

Conclusion: A Vital Opportunity for Future Leaders

The launch of the 2025/2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme offers a critical pathway for young Nigerians to gain advanced knowledge and contribute to the transformation of Nigeria’s petroleum industry.

The programme represents more than just a scholarship—it is an investment in the country’s future. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply before the June 4 deadline and take advantage of this unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the nation’s development.

For full details, visit the official PTDF Scholarship Portal. https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/

Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

This use to be a very transparent scholarship in it early days.

Now, athe successful scholarship recipients list now usually contains students with countries that were not in the advert, for example you will see someone given NORWAY, or AUSTRALIA. But those countries were never available.

Guys just try your luck

This ones still dey

Good

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

How can you ever make progress with this kind of mindset.
Instead of applying you are busy whining. This is how you miss opportunities.

I know guys here in the UK who got the scholarships without knowing anybody.

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

PTDF is the most transparent scholarship in Nigeria. When you try NDDC, you go know how far. That one na fraud in practice.

They wan scam niger delta pple again.
Belive at your own risk

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

it's not like that with PTDF

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

Go ahead and APPLY and stop grumbling.

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

Scholarship that has helped thousands of people?

You obviously know nothing about PTDF or maybe you were born yesterday.

As long as you are successful, you are good. Your Papa doesn't need to know anybody, anywhere.

Don't be a negative soul.

Thanos5555:
This use to be a very transparent scholarship in it early days.

Now, athe successful scholarship recipients list now usually contains students with countries that were not in the advert, for example you will see someone given NORWAY, or AUSTRALIA. But those countries were never available.

Guys just try your luck

Just stop the grumbling. APPLY.

PTDF that year. I was awarded a scholarship but was never given the money.

I hope it's a different story for others.

I in the 90s during Abachas regime there were many textbooks that were Petroleum Trust Fund labeled and were given freely to students.

Blitzerz:
They wan scam niger delta pple again.
Belive at your own risk

PTDF is not for Niger Delta people alone. No be NDDC scholarship. This is for all Nigerians.

You probably still dey primary school when your elders dey win am.

Don't worry, the good days are back.

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

Are you sure ?

Good

For all of you that usually crying wolves, saying Nigerians won't spend for EDUCATION but BBN.

I think you will appreciate this and apply for your overseas scholarship.


You should endeavour to calculate total amount they would spend here compare to BBN.

PTDF been a while

This arrangement will be executed through a collaboration between the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (ESK) and three prestigious British universities:

Robert Gordon University

University of Strathclyde

University of Portsmouth

Sit back and watch how the quota system and federal characters is inserted into the process and bended based on tribal and religious sentiments to influence the selection process

Rather than basing the process strictly on merit

AS E BE SO NA TO GO BUY FORM FOR DIS USELESS NAIRALAND BOTS MAKE DEM GO OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIP SO DEM NO GO FIT DEY BAN ME ANYHOW AGAIN SO OOOO

VeeVeeMyLuv:
This arrangement will be executed through a collaboration between the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (ESK) and three prestigious British universities:

Robert Gordon University

University of Strathclyde

University of Portsmouth

Sit back and watch how the quota system and federal characters is inserted into the process and bended based on tribal and religious sentiments to influence the selection process

Rather than basing the process strictly on merit

You have never applied for one of these things.

Here is how it works

You must have been accepted to the universities in question, one of them
You must have a proposal that has been accepted by a supervisor in said university
Also if you want to do PhD, you must have good academic bonafides.

And you must have at least 2.1

Nothing like quota system as we know it.

Very good opportunity to move abroad. Dont dull. Education is key

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

Stop lying
You are very devilish
An agent of evil
So many gave benefited from this scheme without any form of "connection"

nairalandadeux:


You have never applied for one of these things.

Here is how it works

You must have been accepted to the universities in question, one of them
You must have a proposal that has been accepted by a supervisor in said university
Also if you want to do PhD, you must have good academic bonafides.

And you must have at least 2.1

Nothing like quota system as we know it.

Am just looking at you and smiling, just continue

How to apply

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.
This is Nigeria.

I cannot agree less👍
Ironically, Nigerians don't even know it's Value and Contributions to our Country and it Should Be Scrapped.
It is one of the those Projects - like A NEPA/ DISCOS -National Grid - always Consuming Our FOREX,while their Workers/Leaders Smile 😊 to the Banks.
1- How Many Students have benefitted?
2- How Is the So Called PTDF -Scholarship Distributed On Region by Region Basis- It is always Covered Up?
3- What Is the Amounts Granted To the Students and Can Nigeria See the Breakdowns?
4- How Many Students Have Returned Back To Nigeria ,After their Scholarship Term Ended ?
5.Can the So called Executive Secretary - Show NIGERIANS - All The Breakdowns to Date- for ALL Nigerians To SEE and Know?
•Everything here is riddles with the more you look ,the less you see🙈.
-It is convolution Corruption and many of us are not convinced about the PTDF Contributions, even at local level 🎚️.
Kiss 😘 The TRUTH
Very Shameful Indeed.

PTDF scholarship site that will deny you verification even after making payment to paystack.

Checkwell:
Things like this, they don't make it known. Those in government would fill the slots with their children or relatives. Before news like this reaches the ears of the common man, the slots are almost empty.

This is Nigeria.

You are hundred percent right

Slots have been shared.