Applications are currently being accepted for the ongoing 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.
With the Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2025 academic session, the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), an agency of the Federal Government that is tasked with the responsibility of fostering indigenous human capacity, research, and technology for the oil and gas industry, is currently accepting applications from candidates who meet the necessary qualifications for the Overseas Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy scholarships to specific programs at selected institutions.
The purpose of the scholarship program was to provide applicants with the chance to gain access to a wide range of information and facilities that are provided by institutions of international renown located all over the world.
As part of the initiative, prospective students are encouraged to submit their applications to certain programs offered by partner universities through the PTDF.
In addition to providing allowances to cover the costs of living expenses and accommodation, the award also includes the provision of flight tickets, the payment of health insurance, the payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable), and many other benefits.
Important Consideration for application
- The scholarship is for the 2025 academic year.
- The scholarship is restricted to PTDF-approved courses at PTDF partner universities.
- Scholarships will only be provided for studies that are relevant to the PTDF mandate; students who apply for programs unrelated to the oil and gas industry may be excluded.
- The proposed path of study must also be relevant to past research.
- Candidates who submit repeated applications will be automatically disqualified.
- Candidates who have been funded by the Fund in a given category (MSc/PhD) are not eligible to apply again for the same or lower category.
- Candidates who have already received scholarships from similar organizations are ineligible to apply. Furthermore, all lecturers must supply a letter from their Vice Chancellor verifying that they are not receiving any other type 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.
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.
Courses:
A full list of sponsored courses and Application Forms can now be accessed on the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng
SELECTION PROCESS, CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS
PTDF scholarships are extremely competitive, and only candidates who excel across the board are chosen.
Based on the submitted documents, applicants with the highest points in each category from their respective states will be invited for an interview, during which a selection committee will be formed to evaluate applications using the following criteria:
- Merit as indicated by the quality of degrees, comprehensive academic transcripts, and other professional certifications obtained
- Applicants must cite relevant articles (only for PhD applicants).
- Membership in professional bodies
- The feasibility and usefulness of the study or research idea.
- Relevance of previous studies to the oil and gas industry and the proposed course or research
REQUIREMENTS
PhD applicants must
- Â Completed the obligatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
- Â Be computer literate.
- Â Have 5 O-level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Â Have at least a Second-Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a solid post-graduate degree.Â
- Submit a study proposal related to the oil and gas business (no more than five pages long) that includes the topic, introduction, objective, methodology, and technique of data collecting.
Before applying for the scholarship, you must have your National Identity Number (NIN) fully verified (NIMC verification charges apply).
MSc applicants must
- Have a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second-Class Lower (2.2) with appropriate industry experience
- Completed the obligatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
- Be computer literate.
- Have 5 O-level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
- Write a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) outlining the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry and its predicted influence on national development.
- Have a National Identity Number (NIN) properly confirmed (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.Â
Required Documents (Mandatory)
Applicants are asked 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, as well as the PINs on the application forms, will allow PTDF to view the O’level results on the appropriate website.
- Recent Passport Photo
- Local Government Identification Letter
- Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants Only)
- Evidence of membership in professional associations.
How to Apply for the 2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship Application Portal
If you are interested in the 2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme, Click on the application link below to start your application
Apply for 2025 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
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.
The closing date for the application is Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 (Six weeks from the date of this publication) .