APPLY || Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
APPLY || Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
APPLY || Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
APPLY || Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
2023/24 Application is currently ongoing for Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022). || Fully funded for postgraduate students.
ABOUT|| Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a division of the Federal Government charged with creating indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to serve the needs of the oil and gas sector, is accepting applications from qualified individuals for its overseas MSc and PhD scholarships under the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the academic year 2022–2023.
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SUMMARY|| Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
- Host Country: United Kingdom | Malaysia | Germany | France
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship
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DETAILS|| Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
For the 2022/2023 award, applications will be limited to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia where it feels the scholarship’s high standards can be maintained and the objectives of the scheme will be best served.
Full list of sponsored courses and Application Forms are available on the scholarship portal
Selection Process, Criteria & Requirements
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 of professional bodies
- The viability of the study/research plan.
REQUIREMENTS|| Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
MSc
- 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.
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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.
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Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply).
ALSO NOTE THAT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION
PhD
- 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 Chancellor confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships
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Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply).
DURATION AND REWARD|| Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship for Young Nigerians (2022)
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.
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