Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Application 2023/2024

February 14, 2023 Vera

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Application 2023/2024 is out – register here. We use this medium to inform the general public about the ongoing online registration for PTDF Overseas Scholarship Application.

PTDF 2023/2024 Scholarship programme is open for the Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships to specific programmes at selected institutions under its PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2023/2024 academic session.

Applications are invited for:

Title: 2023/2024 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for University in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia

About the Programme

The 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 it, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at partner institutions.
The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

Selection Process for PTDF 2023/2024 Scholarship programme

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive, and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected.
Based on the submitted qualifications, the top applicants for each category from each state will be invited for an interview where a selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria:
- Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts and other professional qualifications acquired Relevant publications to be referenced by applicant (PhD applicants only)
- Membership in professional bodies
- The viability of the study/research plan.

Requirements for PTDF 2023/2024 Scholarship programme

Candidates with M.Sc. Degree:

A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC) 3. Must be computer literate
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
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.
Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.

Candidates with Ph.D Degree:

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Must be computer literate
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate
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
All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships
Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have verified it (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.

Required Documents

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach them to their online application forms:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
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
Local Government Identification Letter
Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
Evidence of membership in professional associations