Institutional Overview

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Scheme is the premier federal scholarship for Nigerian graduates aiming to pursue advanced Master’s and Doctoral studies in top international universities (UK, Germany, France, Malaysia) or designated federal universities within Nigeria. The scheme aims to develop indigenous capacity in oil, gas, renewable energy, and emerging clean technology sectors.

Approved Fields of Study

Engineering, Geosciences, Computing, Energy Transition, Environmental Sciences

Coverage & Benefits Matrix

100% full tuition fee covered directly with partner universities

Monthly living stipend adequate for international student accommodation and sustenance

Round-trip international flight ticket from Nigeria to host institution

Comprehensive international health insurance coverage

Research bench fee and thesis completion allowance for PhD candidates

Candidate Eligibility Criteria

01 Must be a citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

02 Minimum of Second Class Upper (2:1) for MSc candidates, or minimum 2:2 with extensive relevant industry experience

03 Possess valid National Identity Number (NIN) before application verification

04 Possess National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) discharge or exemption certificate

05 Clear Statement of Purpose outlining relevance to Nigeria's energy and tech landscape (max 500 words)

Required Documentation Dossier

Degree certificate and official academic transcripts

NYSC discharge or official exemption certificate

State of Origin and Local Government Area (LGA) identification letter

National Identity Number (NIN) slip

Two recent passport-sized photographs

Two academic or professional reference letters

Step-by-Step Submission Protocol

1
Visit the official PTDF Scholarship Application Portal
2
Create an applicant profile using your email, NIN, and secure password
3
Fill in academic background, select preferred host country and approved university courses
4
Upload scanned certified copies of required credentials in PDF format (under 500KB each)
5
Preview, submit application, and download the confirmation slip for the CBT aptitude screening