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.

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships. Awarded will be granted for studies in the 2016/2017 academic session in the United Kingdom Germany, Australia, USA and France (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.

Application Forms can be accessed online at www.ptdf.cinfores.com using an ATM (Interswitch, Master Card & Visa card) or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the 36 States and FCT, upon payment of a NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only).
Instructions on how to get access to the form for Petroleum Technology Development Fund online application 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 a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full-time and Split-site) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.
Criteria for Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship Scheme

Please Note: Possession of a valid University Admission Letter is compulsory for LSS, MSC, and PHS Applicants
Requirement for the Local Based Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship Scheme SCHEME (LSS)

– 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.
– National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate.
– Applicants must be computer literate.
– Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language; At least C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 and above in NECO.
– Applicants must not be above 30 years of age.
Requirements for Petroleum Technology Development Fund Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS)

– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA).
– G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA).
– GMAT – for Management related courses (USA).
– International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (UK).
Requirements for Petroleum Technology Development Fund PhD Applicants

– Applicants must be in the academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching an oil and gas related discipline.
– Applicants must possess a minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a good second degree certificate.
– Applicants must send 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.
– Applicants must include a valid admission letter.
– Applicants must not be over 40 years of age.
– Applicants must include their masters degree project.
Documents to Scan and Attach with the Application Form

– Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
– First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
– NYSC discharge certificate.
– WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.
– Recent Passport Photograph.
– Local Government Identification Letter.
– Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only).
– Admission Letter (PhD Applicants).
– Birth Certificate.
List of Approved Courses for Sponsorship

PTDF Nigeria 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, Germany, Norway Australia and the United States that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship. The Local scholarship scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities and Centre of Excellence in Courses core to Oil and Gas Industry

MSc. Applicants

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, Germany, Norway Australia and the United States that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship. The Local scholarship scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities and Centre of Excellence in Courses core to Oil & Gas Industry

Assets Management (Engineering Asset Management)
Basin Evolution and Dynamics
Control System And Applied Instrumentation
Design of Rotating Machines
Diving and Under Water Technology
Energy Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Remote Sensing
Fire and Explosion Engineering
Flow Assurance
Fluid Mechanics and Energetic (France)
Health Safety and Environmental
Hydraulic Engineering (France)
International Shipping
Marine computational Fluid Dynamics
Maritime Operation
Offshore and Ocean Technology
Offshore Engineering
Petroleum Engineering (UK, UNSW, Australia)
Pipeline Engineering
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Refinery Design and Operations
Renewable Energy Engineering (UNSW – Australia)
Subsea Engineering
Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
Geothermal Engineering (Germany)
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering (USP – Brasil, Germany)
Naval and Ocean Engineering (USP, Brazil)
Mining and Petroleum Engineering (USP, Brasil)
Production Engineering (USP, Brasil)
Systems Engineering and Engineering (Germany)
Geology and Petroleum Geology (Germany)
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology (Germany)

PhD – Priority Research Areas

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

Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
Marginal Fields Development.
Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
Geology and Petroleum Geology.
Civil and Marine Engineering.
Renewable Energy.
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
Refining Technology.
Ship Building and Marine Technology

Please note that:Recipients of a similar scholarship schemes in Nigeria in the past need not applying. Applicants who already possess a Master’s Degree should not apply for MSc. programme, but they are qualified to apply for the PHD programme.

Closing Date: 31st October 2015.

Interested and qualified candidates for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) scholarship scheme should apply here http://24newspage.com/apply-online-20162017-overseas-local-petroleum-technology-development-fund-ptdf-scholarship-scheme/ online

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