Application Deadline: 27th February 2026
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government agency responsible for developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, invites applications for its 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships.
This scheme offers opportunities to study specific programmes at selected partner universities abroad, providing access to world-class training, research facilities, and global expertise.
ELIGIBILITY:
Strategic Partnerships: For the 2026 award, applications will be restricted to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia, where the Fund is satisfied that scholarship standards will be sustained and the Scheme’s objectives will be best achieved.
Courses: The full list of sponsored courses and application forms can be accessed via the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng
UK PhD to be Conducted as Split-Site at CPESK: With the establishment of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), PTDF continues to advance its strategic objective of strengthening local capacity and domesticating key aspects of its human capital development programmes in alignment with national priorities.
CPESK is being positioned as a center for world-class postgraduate education, high-impact research, and strong industry–academia partnerships.
Accordingly, for the 2026 academic year, PhD scholarships in the United Kingdom will once again be limited to split-site programmes only, under which successful candidates will undertake research by splitting residency between CPESK and designated UK partner universities:
Robert Gordon University
University of Strathclyde
University of Portsmouth
MSc applicants must:
Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words) stating:
rationale for the proposed study;
relevance to the oil and gas industry; and
expected contribution to national development
Have a National Identity Number (NIN) and ensure it is fully verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)
PhD applicants must:
Have completed the mandatory NYSC
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Possess at least Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a good postgraduate degree
Submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (maximum five (5) pages) covering:
Topic:
Introduction/background;
Objectives:
Methodology; and
Data collection approach
Have a NIN and ensure it is verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)
In addition, all lecturers must also submit a letter from their Vice-Chancellors confirming that they are not currently benefiting from any other scholarship.
Interested candidates should apply through the PTDF website for approved programmes at the Fund’s partner institutions.
BENEFIT:
Return flight tickets
Health insurance
Tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
Allowances for accommodation and living expenses
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