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The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government agency responsible for developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology for Nigeria's oil and gas sector, invites applications for its 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships.

This scheme offers opportunities to study specific programmes at selected partner universities abroad, providing access to world-class training, research facilities, and global expertise.

Scholarship Benefits:

Return flight tickets
Health insurance
Tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
Allowances for accommodation and living expenses
Interested candidates should apply through the PTDF website for approved programmes at the Fund's partner institutions.

Key Information for Applicants
1) Strategic Partnerships

For the 2026 award, applications will be restricted to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia, where the Fund is satisfied that scholarship standards will be sustained and the Scheme's objectives will be best achieved.

2) Courses

The full list of sponsored courses and application forms can be accessed via the scholarship portal:

scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng

3) UK PhD to be Conducted as Split-Site at CPESK

With the establishment of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), PTDF continues to advance its strategic objective of strengthening local capacity and domesticating key aspects of its human capital development programmes in alignment with national priorities.

CPESK is being positioned as a centre for world-class postgraduate education, high-impact research, and strong industry–academia partnerships.

Accordingly, for the 2026 academic year, PhD scholarships in the United Kingdom will once again be limited to split-site programmes only, under which successful candidates will undertake research by splitting residency between CPESK and designated UK partner universities:

Robert Gordon University
University of Strathclyde
University of Portsmouth
Selection Process, Criteria and Requirements
PTDF scholarships are highly competitive. Only candidates who demonstrate outstanding merit and suitability will be considered.

Following initial screening based on submitted qualifications, the top applicants in each category from each State will be invited for an interview. A selection committee will assess candidates using (but not limited to) the following criteria:

Academic merit (quality of degrees, complete academic transcripts, and relevant professional qualifications)
Relevant publications (PhD applicants only)
Membership of professional bodies
Viability and relevance of the study plan / research proposal
Relevance of prior studies to the oil and gas industry and the proposed programme/research
REQUIREMENTS

A) MSc Applicants must:
Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words) stating:
rationale for the proposed study;
relevance to the oil and gas industry; and
expected contribution to national development
Have a National Identity Number (NIN) and ensure it is fully verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)

B) PhD Applicants must:
Have completed the mandatory NYSC
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Possess at least Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a good postgraduate degree
Submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (maximum five (5) pages) covering:
Topic;
Introduction/background;
Objectives;
Methodology; and
Data collection approach
Have a NIN and ensure it is verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)

In addition:
All lecturers must also submit a letter from their Vice-Chancellors confirming that they are not currently benefiting from any other scholarship.

Required Documents (Mandatory)
Applicants are required to scan and upload clear copies of the following documents during online application:
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC Discharge Certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the relevant PIN(s) (to enable online verification)
Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Master's Degree Certificate (PhD applicants only)
Evidence of membership of relevant professional associations

Important Notes
Applicants are further advised to note the following:
The scholarship is for the 2026 academic session.
Applications are limited to PTDF-approved courses at PTDF partner institutions.
Scholarships will only be awarded for studies relevant to PTDF's mandate; candidates may be disqualified for programmes deemed not relevant to the oil and gas industry.
The proposed course of study must be consistent with the applicant's prior academic background.
Applicants intending to pursue a PhD scholarship under the PTDF/DAAD partnership in Germany are required to secure a research supervisor prior to the final selection interviews.
Multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Submission of any illegible or falsified documents as part of the application will result in automatic disqualification.
Candidates previously sponsored by the Fund for a scholarship category (MSc/PhD) are ineligible to apply again for the same or lower category.
Shortlisted candidates invited for interview will be required to present their transcripts; applicants are therefore advised to make transcripts available in advance.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The closing date for applications is 27th February 2026

(six weeks from the date of this publication)

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Hello everyone. After about four months since my family had their interviews in Lagos, my wife was now asked to submit an affidavit of bachelorhood from me. Since I am not in Nigeria right now and no such affidavit has been made. Can anyone advise me on how to proceed?

Many thanks for your contributions.

Didibk:
Hi guys. For those who have attended their interview as a family or with a parent with kids, do you need a separate courier envelope for each applicant or one envelope is enough as a family?

One is sufficient.

February 2023 applicants started receiving invitations.

My wife and our children had their interviews on the 9th of July 2024. The last email I received from the consulate informed us that the visas are in processing. Is there anyone whose family members had his/her interviews on similar days? May I know what’s going on from other people?

Applied December 2022, Scheduled for July 2024

Stiflersammy:
Which month did you apply and what month did they give your wife and kids?

May I know how much is current fee for a family reunion visa? Is it the same rate for adults and children?

Hello everyone, is it possible for me to request that German consulate Lagos change venue for my family reunion visa interviews from Lagos to Abuja?

Also my wife and kids were given different dates. Is it possible for me to request that they be given the same date?

Your responses are highly appreciated.

Thank you.

deuoessch:
From what I know, what that means is that you go to the courier office (best choice DHL) and pay for a delivery envelope. That delivery envelope is what the consulate will use to send back your passport and other documents where necessary. You could simply state to the people at the office that you need a prepaid envelope and you would be assisted.

Hello everyone. I am booked for a Visa interview. Please does anyone understand this requirement?

Prepaid return envelope from one of the represented courier companies

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