PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026 Form is out, See How to Apply | Fully Funded

Structure of the PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026

For the 2026 academic session, PTDF has introduced the following scholarship structure.

1. Fully Funded MSc Scholarships

MSc scholarships are available in the following countries:

1. United Kingdom

2. Germany

3. France

4. Malaysia

2. Fully Funded PhD Scholarships

PhD scholarships are available in the following countries:

1. Germany

2. France

3. Malaysia

3. United Kingdom PhD Split Site Programme

PhD scholarships in the United Kingdom will only be offered under a split site arrangement. Successful candidates will carry out their research between the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna and one of the following partner universities in the UK:

1. Robert Gordon University

2. University of Strathclyde

3. University of Portsmouth

This structure is designed to strengthen local research capacity while maintaining international academic standards.

Courses Covered

1. Only PTDF approved courses relevant to the oil and gas industry are eligible.

2. Applications are restricted to programmes offered by PTDF partner universities.

3. The full list of approved courses is available on the official PTDF scholarship portal.

Requirements for PTDF Scholarship 2026

A. MSc Requirements

Applicants must meet all of the following conditions:

1. Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper 2.1 in the first degree, or Second Class Lower 2.2 with relevant industry experience.

2. Have completed the National Youth Service Corps NYSC.

3. Be computer literate.

4. Possess five O Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

5. Submit a statement of purpose of not more than 500 words explaining the reason for the proposed study, its relevance to the oil and gas industry, and its expected contribution to national development.

6. Have a National Identity Number NIN that is fully verified.

B. PhD Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Have completed the National Youth Service Corps NYSC.

2. Be computer literate.

3. Possess five O Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

4. Hold at least a Second Class Lower 2.2 in the first degree and a good postgraduate degree.

5. Submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry, not more than five pages, covering the topic, background, objectives, methodology, and data collection approach.

6. Have a verified National Identity Number NIN.

Additional requirement for academic staff:

7. Lecturers must submit a letter from their Vice Chancellor confirming that they are not currently benefiting from any other scholarship.

Benefits of the PTDF Overseas Scholarship

The scholarship provides full financial support, including:

1. Return flight tickets.

2. Health insurance coverage.

3. Payment of tuition and bench fees where applicable.

4. Monthly allowances for accommodation and living expenses.

PTDF Scholarship Required Documents for Application

Applicants must upload clear scanned copies of the following documents during the online application:

1. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.

2. NYSC Discharge Certificate.

3. WAEC, GCE, SSCE, or NECO results with relevant PINs for online verification.

4. Recent passport photograph.

5. Local Government Identification Letter.

6. Master’s Degree Certificate for PhD applicants only.

7. Evidence of membership in relevant professional associations.

Selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Academic merit.

2. Quality and completeness of academic transcripts.

3. Relevant professional qualifications.

4. Relevant publications for PhD applicants.

5. Membership of professional bodies.

6. Relevance and viability of the study plan or research proposal.

7. Alignment of the proposed programme with the oil and gas industry.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to present original academic transcripts during the interview.

Important Notes for Applicants

Applicants should note the following carefully:

1. The scholarship is strictly for the 2026 academic session.

2. Only PTDF approved courses and partner institutions are eligible.

3. Programmes not relevant to the oil and gas sector will lead to disqualification.

4. The proposed course must align with the applicant’s academic background.

5. PhD applicants under the PTDF DAAD partnership in Germany must secure a research supervisor before the interview stage.

6. Multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.

7. Submission of falsified or unclear documents will lead to disqualification.

8. Candidates previously sponsored by PTDF for the same or a lower category are not eligible to apply again.

How to Apply for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026

1. Applications must be completed online through the official PTDF scholarship portal.

2. Application guidelines and access to the application form are available via https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/guidelines

3. Applicants are advised to carefully review approved courses and partner universities before submitting their applications.

PTDF Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted on or before 27 February 2026.

Good luck!