PTDF Msc (Local) Scholarship Registration on For 2014/2015

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 dedicated for the purpose of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower development through research and training of Nigerians as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the fields of engineering, geology, geosciences, management, economics and relevant fields in the petroleum and solid minerals industry in Nigeria or abroad.

Our mission 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.

PTDF Masters Scholarship Programme 2014 / 2015 To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the MSc Scholarships, under the 2014/2015 PTDF Scholarship Scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below in upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2014/2015 session.

Application Forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major 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.

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. See the 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

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. B.) MSc (Nigeria) 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 in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4); 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 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: 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; and Recent Passport Photograph Local Government Identification Letter Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only) Admission Letter (Undergraduate and PhD Applicants only)

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
A.) MSc Program Scholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses

Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management) Basin Evolution and Dynamics Diving and Underwater Technology Energy Systems Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Remote Sensing Fire & Explosion Engineering Health Safety and Environment Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics Maritime Operations Occupational Health and Safety Offshore and Ocean Technology Offshore Engineering Pipeline Engineering Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Refinery Design and Operations Subsea Engineering Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option) Welding Engineering Design of Rotating Machines Control Systems Hydraulic Engineering Fluid Mechanics and Energetics

PLEASE NOTE THAT: Recipients of a similar scholarship need not apply Applicants who already possess a master’s degree should not apply for msc programme. Closing date for applications is 31st July 2014


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