PTDF Scholarships 2023/2024 Update

PTDF Scholarships 2023/2024 Update: Deadline Extension

Due to technical issues during the application process, the deadline for the PTDF In-country Scholarship Scheme application has been extended until Monday, July 8th, 2024, at 11:59 pm.

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Category	Details
Application Period	13th May – 8th July 2024
Eligibility	Nigerian students in federal universities
Levels	Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Fields	Oil & Gas related courses
Requirements	NIN, admission letter, transcripts, certificates
Benefits	Full financial support for studies
Application Method	Online via PTDF portal
Criteria	Academic merit, research viability (postgraduates)
Important Notes	NIN required, previous beneficiaries not eligible, no part-time students, federal universities only

PTDF Scholarship Overview

Scholarship Levels:

Undergraduate
Master’s
PhD

Eligibility:

Nigerian students enrolled in federal universities
Courses related to the oil and gas industry

Benefits:

Full financial support for studies

Application Period:

13th May – 8th July 2024

How to Apply

Apply online via the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal.
Ensure you meet all requirements and follow the portal instructions.

Important Notes

National Identity Number (NIN): Must be verified before applying (NIMC verification charges apply).
Previous Beneficiaries: Cannot apply for the same or lower degree category.
Other Scholarships: Current beneficiaries of other scholarships should not apply.
Institution Restriction: Only for students in federal universities.
Part-Time Studies: Not eligible.

Postgraduate Scholarship Criteria (In-Country Scholarship Scheme – ISS)

MSc Requirements:

Full-time admission into a federal university.
Minimum Second-Class Lower (2.2) degree in an oil and gas-related field.
Course relevance to the oil and gas industry.
At least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO (not more than 2 sittings).
NYSC certificate or exemption letter.
Certificate of indigeneship.
1,000-word personal statement.

PhD Requirements:

Full-time admission into a federal university.
Minimum Second-Class Lower (2.2) degree in an oil and gas/management-related field, and a merit in a second-degree.
At least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO (not more than 2 sittings).
NYSC certificate or exemption letter.
Certificate of indigeneship.
Research proposal (max 6 pages).

Required Documents for Postgraduate Applicants:

First degree certificate or statement of result.
NYSC certificate or exemption letter.
WAEC/SSCE/NECO results.
Admission letter.
Personal statement (for MSc applicants).
Certificate of indigeneship.

Additional Documents for PhD Applicants:

Second degree certificate or statement of result.
PhD research proposal.
Detailed research areas can be found on the PTDF Scholarship Portal.

Undergraduate Scholarship Criteria (In-Country Scholarship Scheme – ISS)

Requirements:

Must be a full-time student in a federal university.
Currently in 200 level.
Field of study related to the oil and gas industry.
At least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English and Mathematics.
Valid admission letter.
Minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale (equivalent to 2.2).
First-year academic transcripts signed and stamped by the Head of Department (HOD) or authorised personnel.

Required Documents for Undergraduate Applicants:

WAEC/SSCE/NECO results with at least 5 credits, including English and Mathematics.
Admission letter.
First-year academic transcript signed and stamped by the HOD or authorised personnel.
Certificate of indigeneship.
Personal statement (at least 300 words).