PTDF OVERSEA SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas industry through research and training of Nigerians.

Our mission therefore is to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. We have a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region.

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in the 2013/2014 academic session in the United Kingdom and France (Grenoble INP) and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2013/2014 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only on subject areas listed below.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc  in all the States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Master’s, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full time) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines. With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:

-          African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Engineering

-          Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt

-          University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng

-          University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng

-          University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology

-          University of Benin- Chemical Engineering

-          University of Jos- Mining & Geology

-          University of Maiduguri - Geology

-          Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng

-          Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry

-          University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng

-          Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng

PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

A.    UNDER GRADUATE  (Nigeria Only)

1.      Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics

2.      Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.

3.      Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.

4.      Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter

5.      Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:

i.         Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level

ii.         Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.

iii.         Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

B.     MSc (Overseas)

1.      A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience

2.      National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate

3.      Applicants must be computer literate

4.      Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4);

5.      Applicants must not be above 30 years of age

Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply

i.         Test of English  as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

ii.       G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)

iii.     GMAT –for Management related courses

iv.     International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

C.     PhD

1.      Applicants must be in the academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching an oil and gas related discipline;

2.      Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a good second degree certificate;

3.      Applicants must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;

4.      Applicants must include a valid admission letter;

5.      Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;

6.      Applicants must include their masters degree project

DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION FORM

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

1.      First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result

2.      NYSC discharge certificate

3.      WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.

4.      Recent Passport Photograph

5.      Local Government Identification Letter

6.      Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)

7.      Admission Letter (PhD Applicants)

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR  SPONSORSHIP

A. MSC

Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship.

1.      Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)

2.      Basin Evolution and Dynamics

3.      Diving and Underwater Technology

4.      Energy Systems Engineering

5.      Environmental Engineering

6.      Environmental Remote Sensing

7.      Fire & Explosion Engineering

8.      Health Safety and Environment

9.      Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics

10.  Maritime Operations

11.  Occupational Health and Safety

12.  Offshore and Ocean Technology

13.  Offshore Engineering

14.  Pipeline Engineering

15.  Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

16.  Refinery Design and Operations

17.  Subsea Engineering

18.  Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)

19.  Welding Engineering

20.  Design of Rotating Machines

21.  Control Systems

22.  Hydraulic Engineering (France)

23.  Fluid Mechanics and Energetics (France)

B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS

The PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:

1.         Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).

2.         Marginal Fields Development.

3.         Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.

4.         Geology and Petroleum Geology.

5.         Civil and Marine Engineering.

6.         Renewable Energy.

7.         Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.

8.         Refining Technology.

9.         Ship Building & Marine Technology.

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

i. RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY

ii. APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.

iii. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 26 MARCH 2013.

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Nice job sir. But please, i noticed you didn't indicate the basic requirements for MSc for applicants into Nigerian universities. Could you please do that or better still post a link that would give more information on this? Thank you.

timecop28: Nice job sir. But please, i noticed you didn't indicate the basic requirements for MSc for applicants into Nigerian universities. Could you please do that or better still post a link that would give more information on this? Thank you.

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You can check this link for all information. http://www.ptdf.gov.ng/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=105

Done that already, Google makes life easier. Thanks all the same.

tanx for the info

AJoe: Pls has anyone completed his/her application? I've not been able to proceed from step 8,that's DOCUMENT UPLOAD. All attempt to upload failed. Any advice?

I had the same problem too, but then I tried to upload the docs one by one and it worked. You can try that too.

Helo house, pls about the local govt identification, do they mean Certificate of Origin or ι† is †̥♥ ßε̲̣̣ collected from the area local govt one resides in?

SoGalant1: Helo house, pls about the local govt identification, do they mean Certificate of Origin or ι† is †̥♥ ßε̲̣̣ collected from the area local govt one resides in?

it should be the certificate of origin

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Yes you can and for you just upload ur nysc I'd card

Some one help asap, I've been trying to buy pin thru the atm but its not working, Unfortunately, deres no more cards in Lagos. What can I do?

tuyi_seun: Some one help asap, I've been trying to buy pin thru the atm but its not working, Unfortunately, deres no more cards in Lagos. What can I do?

I got mine in Benin on Monday, if you have someone there or at any other state capital, they can help you check. The truth is‎​ that the Online purchase system isn't working well. I tried it severally to no avail.

Pls hurry cos the deadline is‎​ very near!!

@Our Yansh
Tanks for the reply, I wouldn't mind if u can help me out if first bank is close to you.

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pls who can help me buy it,

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Pls, hw do i get d scratch card online using an ATM card? I want to purchase & complete d form dis nyt.
Has anyone done dat successfully, dose of you dat hv applied?
Any clue?
Help pls

Scam, this is scam. I haven't seen anyone that's been able to complete the online application. The site isn't working.

I tried the on line app but dey jst took my money n the browser shwed error. Na wa o, Plz someone explain to me, wen u buy the scratch card do u get a pin n then jst apply?

Murder_X: Scam, this is scam. I haven't seen anyone that's been able to complete the online application. The site isn't working.

Did you just say PTDF SCHOLARSHIP is a scamming scheme? Young man, there's just two days to the deadline for submission of applications. If you are having problems with obtaining the pin online, call friends in other states to help you get the card from First Bank Head offices in their states. THIS MIGHT JUST BE YOUR ONLY SHARE OF THE NATIONAL CAKE. Try not to miss it.

anitaaliu: I tried the on line app but dey jst took my money n the browser shwed error. Na wa o, Plz someone explain to me, wen u buy the scratch card do u get a pin n then jst apply?

You'd be charged 1016 naira and the pin will be sent to your mailbox.

Kenistry: Pls, hw do i get d scratch card online using an ATM card? I want to purchase & complete d form dis nyt.
Has anyone done dat successfully, dose of you dat hv applied?
Any clue?
Help pls

Visit ptdf.cinfores.com
Click "application website"
You'll be redirected to a new webpage. Click the "APPLY" menu...
You should know where to go from there

I have completed mine.When you get to step 14,d moment u click accept,it will display application sent succesfully.U ll b asked to print a slip which is d last step

1supremo:
You'd be charged 1016 naira and the pin will be sent to your mailbox.

Exactly I was debited #1016, no mail yet o. Thnks 4d reply I ll wait till 2mao

Can l get anyone to assist me in obtaining a pin?

Murder_X: Scam, this is scam. I haven't seen anyone that's been able to complete the online application. The site isn't working.

Are u for real Mr oga?Anyway,I completed my registration 3 days ago with d last page (page 16) asking me to printout d slip & a message sent to my email address with my pin for future use. Get serious man