2025 PTDF OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR
UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, FRANCE,
MALAYSIA (UK&GFM) AND AT THE COLLEGE OF PETROLEUM
AND ENERGY STUDIES, KADUNA (CPESK) NIGERIA.
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a
Federal Government agency mandated to develop indigenous
human capacity, Research and technology for the oil and
gas industry, invites applications from suitably
qualified candidates for the Overseas MSc and PhD
scholarships to specific programs at selected
institutions under its Overseas Scholarship Scheme for
the 2025 academic session.
The scholarship scheme was developed to offer candidates
the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of
knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class
institutions across the globe. Under the scheme,
candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific
programs at partner institutions. The award includes
provision of flight tickets, payment of health
insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees
(where applicable)
, as well as allowances to meet the costs of
accommodation and living expenses.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD PLEASE NOTE THE
FOLLOWING:
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The scholarship is for the 2025 academic session.
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The scholarship is limited to PTDF approved courses
at PTDF partner institutions.
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Scholarships will only be awarded for studies
relevant to the PTDF mandate; candidates may be
disqualified for applying for programmes not
applicable to the oil and gas industry.
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The proposed course of study must also be related to
previous studies.
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Candidates with multiple applications will be
automatically disqualified.
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Candidates who have been sponsored by the Fund in a
specific category (MSc/PhD) are ineligible to make
another application for the same or lower category.
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Candidates who are beneficiaries of any other
scholarship from similar organizations are not
eligible to apply. Additionally, all lecturers must
provide a letter from their Vice Chancellors
confirming that they are not in receipt of any other
form of scholarship.
THE PTDF 2025 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS:
Strategic Partnerships: With Universities in the
United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia.
For the 2025 award, applications will be limited to PTDF
partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany,
France, and Malaysia, where the Fund is confident that
the scholarship’s high standards can be maintained, and
the scheme's objectives will be best served.
Split-Site UK PhD: Offered at the College of
Petroleum and Energy Studies Kaduna, Nigeria.
Starting in 2025, all PhD programs in the United Kingdom
under this scheme will be offered exclusively as
Split-site programs. These programs will enable scholars
to conduct research in Nigeria and the UK by dividing
their residency between the PTDF-owned College of
Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna
(CPESK),
and any of the three partner universities in the
United Kingdom.
College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna
(CPESK)
The College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna
(CPESK)
was established to provide a competitive and
world-class education in Nigeria addressing the needs of
the growing energy industry by domesticating valuable
overseas postgraduate degree programs and research at
the institution.
Split-Site UK Partnership Universities.
The following UK universities are currently in
partnership with PTDF and CPESK to deliver postgraduate
studies aligned with the evolving needs of Nigeria’s
energy industry and with programs structured to align
with the global energy landscape:
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Robert Gordon University (approved courses
available
here
)
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University of Strathclyde (approved courses
available
here
)
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University of Portsmouth (approved courses
available
here
)
This collaborative model aims to enhance research
relevance, build local capacity, and foster
international academic exchange.
Courses:
A full list of sponsored courses and Application Forms
can now be accessed on the scholarship portal:
scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng
MSc UK:
The PTDF is in partnership with eighteen (18)
top-ranking universities in the United Kingdom to
deliver world-class Master’s degrees in Oil and Gas
related fields, in line with the Fund’s mandate. Kindly
click
here
for the list of partner universities and the available
courses.
PhD/MSc GFM:
Under its strategic partnership in Germany, France and
Malaysia, PTDF will continue to sponsor full funded PhD
and MSc programmes in the 2025/26 session in Public
Institutions within the three (3) countries. Kindly
click
here
for the list of universities and available courses.
Please note that all public universities in Germany are acceptable.
Hence, the list is not provided.
SELECTION PROCESS, CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS
PTDF scholarships are highly competitive, and only
candidates who are outstanding across the board are
selected.
Based on the submitted documents, applicants with the
highest points under each category from their respective
states will be invited for an interview where a
selection committee will be constituted to assess
applications using the following criteria:
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Merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full
academic transcripts and other professional
qualifications acquired
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Relevant publications to be referenced by applicants
(PhD applicants only)
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Membership of professional bodies
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The viability and relevance of the study/research
plan.
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Relevance of previous studies to the oil and gas
industry and the proposed course/research
REQUIREMENTS
PhD Applicants Must:
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Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service
(NYSC)
- Be computer literate
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Possess 5 O/level credits, including English
Language and Mathematics.
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Have a minimum of Second-Class Lower (2.2) in their
first degree and a good post-graduate degree
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Submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and
gas industry (of not more than five pages) to
include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology
and mode of data collection.
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Have a National Identity Number (NIN) fully verified
(NIMC verification charges apply)
before applying for the scholarship
MSc applicants must:
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Have a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1)
qualification in their first degree or a
Second-Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry
experience
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Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service
(NYSC)
- Be computer literate
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Possess 5 O/level credits, including English
Language and Mathematics.
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Write a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words)
stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its
relevance to the industry and its expected impact on
national development.
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Have a National Identity Number (NIN) fully verified
(NIMC verification charges apply)
before applying for the scholarship.
Required Documents (Mandatory)
Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following
documents and attach them to their online application
forms:
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First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
- NYSC discharge certificate
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WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the PINs on the
application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level
results on the relevant website.
- Recent Passport Photograph
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Local Government Identification Letter
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Master’s Degree Certificate
(PhD Applicants only)
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Evidence of membership of professional associations
Candidates who successfully scale through the first
round of screening will be requested to attend the
interviews round with their transcripts; all
applicants are therefore advised to prepare their
transcripts in anticipation.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for the application is Wednesday, May
28th, 2025
(Six weeks from the date of this publication)
.
Signed
Management