PTDF Scholarship

The PTDF Scholarship, i.e., Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship, is a free fully-funded scholarship available to Nigerians that want to study abroad. Gaining a degree abroad can enhance your earning potential while opening up several job opportunities.

The PTDF Scholarship can help to offset the high living costs and tuition abroad, which can quickly add up for an international student from Nigeria.

In order to prepare Nigerians to participate actively in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry after graduation, the PTDF scholarship programme will provide you with the intellectual foundation and skill that you need to succeed.

The PTDF Scholarship offers candidates the chance to learn in world-class facilities while experiencing in-depth cultural and work experiences.

Master’s Degree Application Requirement

• You must have a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) degree qualification in your first degree, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant work experience.
• You must have completed the National Youth Service (NYSC).
• You must have achieved at least 5 O’level credits including the English Language. 
• You must have a valid National Identity Number (NIN). You will need to verify your NIN during the online application process.

PhD Degree Application Requirement

• You must be computer literate.
• A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in your first degree.
• You are expected to demonstrate that you have achieved a master’s degree in a relevant subject.
• You must also include details of your masters degree dissertation/thesis.
• You are expected to have completed the National Youth Service (NYSC)
• You will be required to submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas sector, to include: Topic of your proposed research, Introduction, Research objective, Research methodology, and Data collection method.
• If you are a lecturer, you must produce a letter from your Vice Chancellor confirming that you not a recipient of another scholarship.
• You must have a valid National Identity Number (NIN). You will need to verify your NIN during the online application process.

As part of the PTDF scholarship application, you may also be required to produce:

• Your WAEC/NECO/GCE/SSCE results and the PINs from the application forms to enable PTDF staff to view your O’level results.
• Your most recent passport photograph.
• A local government identification letter.

How do I begin my Petroleum Technology Development Fund PTDF Scholarship application?

You can create an account by visiting the PTDF Scholarship website and filling in the form.

An email will be sent to the email address you entered with instructions on how to set your password.

Complete the remaining processes by validating your NIN. Also, you will be asked to provide your biometric details and academic information.

Are there other scholarship opportunities to study overseas?

You can apply for the Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship or the TETFUND Scholarship if you are eligible and meet their entry requirements.

Further, our website offers hundreds of study abroad scholarships for Nigerian students.