PTDF Scholarship Scheme 2020 | APPLY

Many students in Nigeria always wish to acquire a degree abroad. This is so because institutions in Nigeria do not offer the quality of education that universities abroad offer. For this reason, the Petroleum Development Trust Fund offers the PTDF Nigeria scholarship scheme annually to outstanding students. This scholarship provides funding for the recipient to study locally or abroad.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is an agency that is owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria. It is responsible for developing local human capacity and oil technology.

Every year, PTDF provides scholarships to well-qualified candidates to acquire masters and doctoral degrees. These scholarships are for study abroad in institutions of the United Kingdom-Germany Strategic Partnership Initiative.

In this article, you will find answers to all your questions as regards the PTDF scholarship scheme application in 2020.

About the Sponsor of the Scholarship

The scholarship is offered by the Nigeria PTDF scheme. The scholarship is open to applicants that wish to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree locally or abroad.

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) awards two types of scholarships:

Overseas Scholarship Scheme
Local Scholarship Scheme

The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is set up to meet the human capacity requirements of the oil and gas industry through the training of young Nigerians in oil and gas-related fields of Engineering, Geology, Environmental Studies, Sciences, Management, Law, Accounting, Renewable Energy, Information Technology and offshore related courses in top-rated universities in the world.

The study centers for the financial awards are universities in the United Kingdom, China, Germany, France, and the United States. The period of the scholarship is between twelve (12) and twenty-four (24) months for a master’s degree, and thirty-six months (36) months for a Ph.D. The scheme does not offer undergraduate scholarships.

The benefits include the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances for accommodation and living expenses. In addition, there will be language classes to help the beneficiaries settle into their new environments

Therefore, below are the countries and institutions where the PTDF scholarship recipient can study:

For schools in the United Kingdom, click here
See institutions in Germany here
For schools in Brazil, click here
For institutions in France (through Campus France) and the United States of America, click here

PTDF Scholarship Scheme Application Forms

Applicants can register for the PTDF scholarship online here by using an ATM card. The scratch card for the application is available at the main branches of the First Bank of Nigeria in all the states of the federation. The application fee is a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only).

Additionally, you will see the instructions on how to make the online registration at the backside of the cards.

NOTE: Only applicants that meet the requirements shall be shortlisted for a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (for MSc applicants). Then, Ph.D. candidates (full time and Split-site) will go through an oral interview on dates to be announced later.

Upon completion of the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will receive the grant.
For more information on the Split-Site Ph.D. program please click on this link.

What are the requirements for the PTDF Masters Scholarship

The PTDF award is highly competitive and only candidates that are outstanding receive the scholarship. The scheme received about 19,232 applications this year. A selection committee usually assess applications using the following criteria:

Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired, and relevant publications to be referenced by the applicant (Ph.D. applicants only)
Membership of professional bodies
The viability of the study/research plan.
Applicants should make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) outlining the reason(s) why they want to undertake the study, the importance of the choice of study to the industry, and its expected impact on national development.

The eligibility requirements for the PTDF masters grant are as follows:

Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industrial experience
Candidates should have completed the compulsory National Youth Service (NYSC)
Applicants will have to be computer literate
Finally, candidates should have five (5) O’level credits including the English Language.

Benefits of the PTDF Masters Scholarship

The value of the award include provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, tuition and bench fees, and provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

In addition, the programs will also include language classes to help beneficiaries settle into their new environments.

Important Points to Note About the PTDF Masters Scholarship

Below are some of the things you need to know about the masters category:

Recipients of the award in the past cannot apply for the same category of degree, except for a higher degree
Applicants who are in possession of a higher degree cannot apply for the same type of degree
Candidates that wish to attend universities in Germany should choose Abuja as their preferred interview location
Applicants that are winners of any other scholarship cannot apply
Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will have to submit their transcripts. Hence, all applicants should prepare their transcripts for submission in case the need arises.

What documents do I need for the PTDF Masters Scholarship Application?

Below are the documents for applying to the scholarship:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results as well as the PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level results on the relevant website.
Recent Passport Photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Evidence of membership of professional associations.

What are the requirements for the PTDF Ph.D. Scholarship Scheme?

The following are the requirements for the Ph.D. category of the PTDF Nigeria scholarship scheme:

Applicants must have completed the compulsory National Youth Service (NYSC) Corps program
Candidates should be computer literate
Applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good master’s degree certificate
Candidates will have to submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection (Click here for a sample of Ph.D. research proposal format)
Applicants must also include their master’s degree project

Benefits of the Ph.D. Scholarship

The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses. The programs will also include language classes to aid awardees settle into their new environments

Important Points to Note About the PTDF Ph.D. Scholarship

Ongoing Ph.D. applicants can only apply if their institutions are among the PTDF Partnership Universities as listed above
Applicants must possess a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. In addition, they are required to verify their NIN before applying (charges may apply).
Beneficiaries of the PTDF scholarships in the past cannot apply for the same category of degree, except for a higher degree;
Applicants who are in possession of a higher degree cannot apply for the same type of degree
Candidates that wish to attend universities in Germany should choose Abuja as their preferred interview location
Recipients of any other scholarship cannot apply
Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will have to submit their transcripts. Thus, all applicants should prepare their transcripts for submission in case the need arises

What documents do I need for the PTDF Ph.D. Scholarship Application?

The following are the requirements for the Ph.D. category of the PTDF Nigeria scholarship scheme:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC discharge certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results as well as the PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level results on the relevant websites.
Recent Passport Photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Evidence of membership of professional associations

How can I apply for the PTDF Scholarship Scheme 2020?

Application for the PTDF Nigeria Scholarship in 2020 is online. To apply, click on the button below

Scholarship Link

When is the Application Deadline for the PTDF Scholarship in 2020?

Unfortunately, the application for the PTDF Nigeria Scholarship scheme in 2020 has closed. However, we will notify you once the application opens up again.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PTDF mean?

PTDF means Petroleum Technology Development Fund.

What is the aim of the PTDF Scholarship?

The aim is to provide Nigerian students with the intellectual foundation and skill set that will enable them to participate actively in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry after graduation.

What is the duration of the PTDF Scholarship?

The sponsorship duration is between twelve (12) and twenty-four (24) months for masters and thirty-six months (36) months for Ph.D.

Is the PTDF Scholarship open to undergraduate students?

No. There are no scholarship offers for undergraduate students under the scheme.

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