The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships to specific programmes at selected institutions under its PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The PTDF Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity covering tuition, accommodation, airfare, and living expenses for selected candidates to study in the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
More about this opportunity, its requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide will be provided in this post for interested and qualified candidates.
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Details:
Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites suitably qualified candidates for its 2026 oversea scholarship program
The PTDF Overseas 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.
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is strategically designed to cultivate indigenous talent for the Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry and has been recently restructured to further promote the domestication of capacity development within Nigeria.
Requirements for PTDF Scholarship (Petroleum Technology Development Fund)
To be considered for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund PTDF Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
MSc Requirements
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)
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.
PhD Requirements
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Must be computer literate
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good post-graduate degree
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.
For the approved PhD Research Areas click on this link
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.
Benefits of PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund PTDF Overseas Scholarship 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.
Required Documents for Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship
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
How to Apply for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026 (Petroleum Technology Development Fund)
Interested and qualified applicants should use the link below to apply for the scholarship.
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