The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
The announcement was made on Monday via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. The scheme offers Nigerian postgraduate students the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
According to PTDF, the scholarship targets MSc and PhD candidates in disciplines relevant to the oil and gas sector. Benefits include tuition fees, return flight tickets, accommodation and living allowances, health insurance, and bench fees, where applicable.
“The 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships provide access to world-class training, research facilities, and global expertise, while developing indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” the fund stated.
Eligibility requirements for MSc applicants include a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in a first degree, completion of the NYSC programme, computer literacy, and five O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics. PhD applicants are also required to submit a research proposal of up to five pages detailing objectives, methodology, and data collection methods.
For PhD candidates studying in the United Kingdom, the scholarship will operate on a split-site arrangement, allowing research to be conducted at both the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK) and selected UK partner universities, including Robert Gordon University, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Portsmouth.
PTDF noted that the scheme is highly competitive, with applicants assessed based on academic performance, research proposals, professional body membership, and the relevance of their studies to the oil and gas industry.
Applicants must ensure their National Identity Number (NIN) is verified before applying. The fund warned that multiple applications or submission of falsified documents would result in automatic disqualification.
Applications are to be submitted online via scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng, and the deadline is February 27.
