Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) 2026/2027 Overseas Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) Scholarship Scheme for study in United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: twenty seventh February 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2026/2027 PTDF Overseas Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) Scholarship. The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government company accountable for creating indigenous human capability and petroleum expertise for Nigeria’s oil and fuel sector, invites purposes for its 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships.

This scheme provides Opportunities to study particular programmes at chosen associate universities overseas, offering entry to world-class coaching, analysis amenities, and world experience.

For the 2026 award, purposes can be restricted to PTDF associate universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia, the place the Fund is happy that scholarship requirements can be sustained and the Scheme’s aims can be greatest achieved.

2) Courses

The full checklist of sponsored programs and application varieties will be accessed by way of the scholarship portal:

scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng

3) UK PhD to be Conducted as Split-Site at CPESK

With the institution of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), PTDF continues to advance its strategic goal of strengthening native capability and domesticating key points of its human capital growth programmes in alignment with nationwide priorities.

CPESK is being positioned as a centre for world-class postgraduate schooling, high-impact analysis, and sturdy trade–academia partnerships.

Accordingly, for the 2026 educational yr, PhD scholarships in the United Kingdom will as soon as once more be restricted to split-site programmes solely, beneath which profitable candidates will undertake analysis by splitting residency between CPESK and designated UK associate universities:

• Robert Gordon University
• University of Strathclyde
• University of Portsmouth

Selection Process, Criteria and Requirements

PTDF scholarships are extremely aggressive. Only candidates who reveal excellent benefit and suitability can be thought-about.

Following preliminary screening primarily based on submitted {qualifications}, the highest candidates in every class from every State can be invited for an interview. A range committee will assess candidates utilizing (however not restricted to) the next standards:

• Academic benefit (high quality of levels, full educational transcripts, and related skilled {qualifications})
• Relevant publications (PhD candidates solely)
• Membership {of professional} our bodies
• Viability and relevance of the study plan / analysis proposal
• Relevance of prior research to the oil and fuel trade and the proposed programme/analysis

REQUIREMENTS

A) MSc Applicants should:

• Possess a minimal of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the primary diploma, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with related trade expertise
• Have accomplished the obligatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
• Be pc literate
• Possess 5 (5) O’Level credit, together with English Language and Mathematics
• Submit a Statement of Purpose (most 500 phrases) stating:
  • rationale for the proposed study;
  • relevance to the oil and fuel trade; and
  • anticipated contribution to nationwide growth
• Have a National Identity Number (NIN) and guarantee it’s absolutely verified previous to application (NIMC verification costs apply)

B) PhD Applicants should:

• Have accomplished the obligatory NYSC
• Be pc literate
• Possess 5 (5) O’Level credit, together with English Language and Mathematics
• Possess at the very least Second Class Lower (2.2) in the primary diploma and postgraduate diploma
• Submit a analysis proposal related to the oil and fuel trade (most 5 (5) pages) masking:
  • Topic;
  • Introduction/background;
  • Objectives;
  • Methodology; and
  • Data assortment strategy
• Have a NIN and guarantee it’s verified previous to application (NIMC verification costs apply)

In addition:

• All lecturers should additionally submit a letter from their Vice-Chancellors confirming that they aren’t at present benefiting from another scholarship.

Required Documents (Mandatory)

Applicants are required to scan and add clear copies of the next paperwork throughout on-line application:

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
• NYSC Discharge Certificate
• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO outcomes and the related PIN(s) (to allow on-line verification)
• Recent passport {photograph}
• Local Government Identification Letter
• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD candidates solely)
• Evidence of membership of related skilled associations

Important Notes

Applicants are additional suggested to notice the next:

• The scholarship is for the 2026 educational session.
• Applications are restricted to PTDF-approved programs at PTDF associate establishments.
• Scholarships will solely be awarded for research related to PTDF’s mandate; candidates could also be disqualified for programmes deemed not related to the oil and fuel trade.
• The proposed course of study should be per the applicant’s prior educational background.
• Applicants meaning to pursue a PhD scholarship beneath the PTDF/DAAD partnership in Germany are required to safe a analysis supervisor previous to the ultimate choice interviews.
• Multiple purposes will outcome in computerized disqualification.
• Submission of any illegible or falsified paperwork as part of the application will outcome in computerized disqualification.
• Candidates beforehand sponsored by the Fund for a scholarship class (MSc/PhD) are ineligible to apply once more for the identical or decrease class.
• Shortlisted candidates invited for interview can be required to current their transcripts; candidates are subsequently suggested to make transcripts out there in advance.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the PTDF Overseas Postgraduate (Masters & PhD) Scholarship