Applications are now open for the 2026/27 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for interested and qualified Nigerians. The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for its Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships to selected programmes and institutions under the PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The PTDF Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity that covers tuition, accommodation, airfare, and living expenses for successful applicants to study in the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany, Malaysia, and Nigeria.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
- Eligible Countries: UK | France | Germany | Malaysia | Nigeria
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Accommodation | Airfare Ticket
- Deadline: February 27, 2026
Scholarship Details
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government agency mandated to develop indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2026 Overseas Scholarship Programme.
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme was established to provide beneficiaries with access to a diversified pool of knowledge and world-class facilities offered by leading institutions across the globe. The scheme is strategically designed to nurture indigenous talent for the Nigerian oil and gas sector and has been recently restructured to further promote the domestication of capacity development within Nigeria.
New Updates on 2026/27 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme
- Fully funded MSc scholarships will be offered in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia
- Fully funded PhD scholarships will be offered in Germany, France, and Malaysia
- Fully funded PhD scholarships for the United Kingdom will now be offered exclusively as a Split-Site Programme at the PTDF College of Petroleum & Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK) in collaboration with the following UK partner universities:
- Robert Gordon University
- University of Strathclyde
- University of Portsmouth
Eligibility Criteria
MSc Requirements
- Minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
- Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Computer literacy
- Possession of five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Statement of Purpose (maximum of 500 words) explaining the reason for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry, and its expected impact on national development
- Possession of a National Identity Number (NIN) with verified NIMC details (verification charges apply)
PhD Requirements
- Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
- Computer literacy
- Possession of five (5) O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
- Minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a good postgraduate degree
- Submission of a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (not more than five pages) to include topic, introduction, objectives, methodology, and mode of data collection
- For approved PhD Research Areas, click HERE
- Lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice Chancellor confirming they are not beneficiaries of any other scholarship
- Possession of a National Identity Number (NIN) with verified NIMC details (verification charges apply)
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants under the PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026 will receive:
- Tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
- Flight tickets
- Health insurance
- Allowances to cover accommodation and living expenses
Required Documents
Applicants are required to upload scanned copies of the following documents during the online application:
- First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
- NYSC Discharge Certificate
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results with PINs to enable PTDF verify O’Level results online
- Recent Passport Photograph
- Local Government Identification Letter
- Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD applicants only)
- Evidence of membership in professional associations
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should apply for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship 2026/27 by visiting the official scholarship application webpage and submitting all required documents before the deadline.
To begin the scholarship application process, click HERE
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