Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Master’s Degree Scholarship Scheme 2026 @Unknown

Overview

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) offers an Overseas Master's Degree Scholarship Scheme for the 2026 academic session, targeting Nigerian students for studies in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The program aims to build a skilled workforce for Nigeria's oil and gas industry.

Benefits

• Return flight tickets
• Health insurance
• Tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
• Allowances for accommodation and living expenses

Requirements

• A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience.
• Completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).
• Computer literacy.
• Five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
• A Statement of Purpose (max 500 words) detailing rationale, relevance to the oil and gas industry, and expected contribution to national development.
• A verified National Identity Number (NIN).
• Lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice-Chancellors confirming no other scholarship benefits.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply via the PTDF scholarship portal. Required documents include First Degree Certificate/Statement of Result, NYSC Discharge Certificate, O’Level results (WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO with PINs), a recent passport photograph, Local Government Identification Letter, and evidence of membership in relevant professional associations.

Deadline

February 27, 2026.