LOCATION: Scotland
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is an annual programme for MSc and PhD studies. The purpose 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 at the conclusion of their studies. The sponsorship duration is between twelve and twenty-four months for an MSc and thirty-six months for a PhD. There are no awards for undergraduate studies under the scheme.
ELIGIBILITY:
Eligible Countries of Residence: Nigeria
Eligible Courses:
Course Level: PhD and Postgraduate
Mode of Attendance: Full-Time
Mode of Study: On Campus
Subject Area: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Construction & Surveying, Business & Management, Computing, Energy, Engineering, Law and Pharmacy & Life Sciences
Other Requirements:
PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected.
Academic merit as evidenced by quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired and relevant publications to be referenced by applicant (PhD applicants only). Membership of professional bodies, the viability of the study/research plan.
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 have 5 O/level credits including English Language
PhD:
Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate;
Must 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;
Applicants must also include their masters degree project
Full guidelines and eligibility, visit the website:
How to Apply
Applicants are required to apply directly to RGU
As well as make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reasons why they would like to study the industry and its expected impact on national development.
Students should apply online:
Instructions for the Application Portal are available:
BENEFIT:
Full tuition and some costs dependant on individual circumstances
