The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), is inviting applications from qualified Nigerians for its 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS). This fully-funded scholarship supports postgraduate studies (MSc and PhD) in oil and gas-related fields at top global institutions.
Key Details
Application Deadline: June 4, 2025
Study Destinations: UK, Germany, France, Malaysia, and PTDF College in Kaduna
Programs Covered: Master’s (MSc) and Doctorate (PhD) degrees
Scholarship Coverage: Full tuition, flights, living expenses, health insurance, and research support
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens
- Hold a First Class or Second Class Upper bachelor’s degree (MSc applicants)
- Have a strong academic/research proposal (PhD applicants)
- Meet admission requirements of partner universities
- Have completed NYSC (where applicable)
Available Fields of Study
The scholarship focuses on critical areas for Nigeria’s energy sector:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Geosciences
- Renewable Energy
- Environmental Management
- Chemical/Mechanical Engineering
- Other oil and gas-related disciplines
How to Apply
- Visit the official PTDF portal: www.ptdf.gov.ng
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents:
- Academic certificates
- Admission letter (if available)
- Research proposal (PhD applicants)
- NYSC certificate
- Submit before June 4, 2025
Why Apply?
This scholarship represents an opportunity to:
- Study at world-class institutions
- Gain specialized knowledge in oil and gas
- Contribute to Nigeria’s energy sector development
- Join an elite network of industry professionals
Important Notes:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Application is completely free (beware of scams)
- Early application is strongly advised
Don’t miss this chance to advance your career in the energy sector.
Apply Now: PTDF Scholarship Portal (www.ptdf.gov.ng)
Deadline: June 4, 2025
