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Goodlucknigeria:
Can you please share the list of approved courses?

Log into the application system to see.

List of approved schools: https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/approved-schools/oss

SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES

https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/guidelines

HOW TO APPLY

https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng/how-to-apply

APPLICATION DEADLINE

January 28th, 2022

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2022/2023 PTDF OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME IN THE UK, GERMANY, FRANCE & MALAYSIA

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its strategic partnership initiative. Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia commencing in the 2022/2023 academic session.

Application Process

Application Forms can be obtained on the scholarship portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng).

Selection Process, Criteria & Requirements

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only applicants who are outstanding across the board are selected. A selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria;

Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired, and relevant publications to be referenced by applicants

Membership of professional bodies

The viability of the study/research plan (PhD Applicants only).

Requirements

MSc

A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)

Must be computer literate

Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the oil and gas industry and its expected impact on national development.

Possession of 5 O/level credits including English Language.

PhD

Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)

Must be computer literate

A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second-degree certificate;

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

All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellor confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships

Required Documents

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

National Identity Number (NIN)

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result

NYSC discharge certificate

WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results as well as the PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the O’level results on the relevant website).

Recent Passport Photograph

Local Government Identification Letter

Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)

Evidence of membership of professional associations

Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will be requested to submit their transcripts; all applicants are therefore advised to prepare their transcripts for submission in anticipation of such a request

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS Six (6) WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF THIS PUBLICATION.

https://ptdf.gov.ng/2022-2023-overseas-postgraduate-scholarship-scheme/

Signed

Management

Mikool101:
Good evening to you all.
Please can you change your course to any related course when you get to UK. I found out that my course Msc In International Business in huddersfield is no longer accredited with Chartered Management Institute, while the related course Msc Management with International Business & Msc Management are both still accredited. I already gotten an offer which I have accepted and conditions met except initial deposit, which deadline is Dec 3. Please gurus in the house I have emailed the school about this but what do you guys think. I need that CMI for career progression. Should I go on with the offer I have with the mindset I change the coursewhen I get to the school in uk.
Please gurus in the house I need your advise urgently.

Tell them you want to change your course to the accredited CMI course. Do not pay any deposit I don't think you can change your course because of that reason. So sort everything now since you have not paid any deposit. Threaten you might reject the school if they don't change your course.

em7even:
BA, Ethiopian, Egypt Air, Air Maroc, Turkish, Qatar...

Thanks

Hello all.

For visitor visa, which airlines allow Nigerians to the UK. I heard one will need transit visa for KLM and AIR FRANCE.

What airlines allow Nigerians travel to the UK without transit visa.

Affamefuna:
Good evening all,
Pls considering UK cities like Leeds, Liverpool, Belfast and derby. Please which of these cities have good job availability for part time students and is affordable too?
Pls I need ur input as I have gotten offers from all four but yet to decide which to choose.
Thank you

There is job anywhere in the UK. What is most important is the school reputation, course tuition fees and cost of living of the school area.
However, Liverpool 1st, Leeds 2nd, Derby 3rd and Belfast 4th.

traihit:
Go....give it a shot. It's true opportunities abound for STEM graduates but even they have to work real hard. The real hardwork that can get you an entry. Just do your research well especially now that applications to US Schools are ongoing.

Nice one

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Because of COVID, some universities in both USA and CANADA do not require GRE/TOEFL/IELTS plus application fee waiver.

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HOW TO SECURE MSC AND PHD FUNDING IN USA/CANADA AND EASIEST WAY TO FIND SUPERVISORS WHO HAVE FUNDING

For Prospective Nigerians


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53qR-GJyrcg

Credit: Scholars Pivot

MissOwaa:
https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/family-members

Ok. Thanks.

Thomas18:
bro I have N7M in my savings at my disposal, is that enough to begin my journey? (I can arrange POF)

There is no fixed amount. It depends on your school tuition fees and location.

Have your complete tuition fees and a minimum of 3 months sufficient allowance that will cater for feeding and accommodation in your account before coming to the UK.

You cannot work immediately when you come as you need national insurance and getting a job is not automatic.

If you live in a shared house and pay about 300 pounds for accommodation that include bills, then working 20 hours (the maximum amount you can work legally) will be enough for your living expenses and accommodation. However, you cannot raise your tuition fees.

Those who you know that might have been successful broke visa rules by working full time and are into illegal deeds. You won't be able to extend your visa and will definitely be caught, punished and deported.

MissOwaa:
It’s actually 9months not 12 months
(Your partner and children (‘dependants’) may be able to apply to come to the UK or stay longer in the UK.

You must be one of the following:

a full-time student on a postgraduate level course (RQF level 7 or above) that lasts 9 months or longer
a new government-sponsored student on a course that lasts longer than 6 months
a Doctorate Extension Scheme student)

Can you send the link for confirmation so everyone can benefit and remove doubt? Probably the rules have recently changed.

phadriz:
Good Morning all,
I found a course in Sheffield Hallam University MSc. Financial Management (Fast track) is for those with CIMA (UK) qualification, which I have but my concern is the course is 8 months. Can I take my dependents to UK on a 8 months course?

According to UKVI rules, Your family members can only come to the UK if:

• You hold (or are applying for) a Tier 4 (General) visa in order to study a course at Masters level or above for 9 months or more.

• You are a new government-sponsored student who holds (or is applying for) a Tier 4 (General) visa and you are coming to the UK to follow a course of more than six months (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentservices/visa-and-immigration/faqs/faq-family-dependants.page)

Therefore, if your are self-funding, you will not be able to bring your dependants to the UK nor qualify for post study visa.

SOLUTION

Look for another MSc course that is minimum of 9 months to bring your dependant to the UK.

However, if actually, your aim is to have a UK MSc then choose the cheapest and easiest route by applying MSc Accounting and Finance at University of Northampton (https://www.northampton.ac.uk/courses/accounting-and-finance-top-up-msc/) It only costs £2,220. The programme is designed for AIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAP holders and there is only one module for the programme. Note that it is a distance learning programme so you and your dependents are ineligible to come to the UK

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.

KEY STUFF

. Only candidates in Federal Universities in Nigeria are considered

. Undergraduates must have CGPA equivalent to 2.1 in their first year. Undergraduate applicants must be in their second year of study and must be admitted in the 2018/2019 session.

. Candidates with minimum of 2.2 in a related discipline can apply for MSc

. Candidates with minimum of 2.2 in their BSc and Merit i.e PhD grade in their MSc can apply for PhD.

. Deadline of application is August 13th, 2021

HOW TO APPLY:

Apply through the scholarship portal: https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng

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Ugobeth:
Good morning fellow Nlanders, please I want to make an enquiry on how to get a full PhD scholarship to study computer science. I have a national diploma in computer science (CGPA 3.40/4.00), my first degree in computer science was first class (CGPA 4.67/5.00 ), my second degree was in computer science (CGPA 4.77/5.00). I just finished my thesis on Expert System. I need help looking for a full scholarship and a PhD supervisor in UK. I am a Graduate Assistant in one of the federal universities in Nigeria. Thank you all.

I will advise you to focus on USA and Canada. Universities in the two countries give full scholarship. Go to respective universities and look for your choice field. Google about your field and email the lecturer who tallies with your research interest on your interest on being a PhD student. Apply for Teaching or Graduate Assistant Position in the department. This gives you funding.

Forget about UK. UK universities rarely give foreign student scholarship. Most Nigerians doing PhD obtain external scholarships such as Terfund, NDDC, Commonwealth, PTDF e.t.c

Apart from that, you can google Chinese Government scholarship, Malaysia Government Scholarship, Japan MEXT Scholarship (closing May 31). Check my Foundation for scholarship information.

Anugoson:
Thanks for your response, however, from my research University of Hertfordshire MSc is 2 yrs without pre-registration and so many of them too without pre registration are 2 yrs as well. You have an idea of the ones that are just for 1 yr?

Choose University of Sunderland as the programme is accredited by NMC. Your course is only one year as you have BNSc. They accept 2.2 also and you will be given 1000 pound automatic scholarship.

They require both WAEC/NECO English C6 and letter from university that your degree programme was in English.

lilyheaven:
I graduated with 2.2 BNSc, I wish to go for my masters, though I wanted to study maternal and child health, but I’m worried if the course will pay at the end of the day. I’m thinking of changing to mental health.
Again is IELTS required?

Why not do MSc in Nursing. Nurses are in high demand in the UK. Those other courses are not and you might not get a job. This COVID has affected many sector.

Choose University of Sunderland as the programme is accredited by NMC. Your course is only one year as you have BNSc. They accept 2.2 also and you will be given 1000 pound automatic scholarship.

They require both WAEC/NECO English C6 and letter from university that your degree programme was in English.

Dharmzy370:
Does this rule applies for bsc?

Yes. BSc will get 2 yrs post study visa. But BSc students cannot bring dependent.

gigi24:
I am aware.

I got an offer from them too.

They require IELTS from me.

My course is offered at 9,600.

Business management.

WAEC is accepted. Tell them and send the website below:

https://www.hull.ac.uk/choose-hull/study-at-hull/admissions/english-language-requirements

I noticed some of these schools or department usually promote IELTS if you don't stand your ground like probably they are getting commission.

Tonnyb12:
Pls am new here! am planning on applying for postgraduate on pharmaceutical this year in Edinburgh napier university! but i heard in UK u cant stay more than a year after ur program to work or something! gurus in the house how true is this plz! let me know my level oo

That was before. You can now apply for 2 years Post study visa after you successfully graduate in your MSc programme and 3 yrs for PhD.

OTHER ONGOING SCHOLARSHIP

2021/2022 MASTERCARD ONLINE MASTERS DEGREE AT UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

https://www.ed.ac.uk/global/mastercard-foundation/how-to-apply/postgraduate/online-distance-learning

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Only the listed programmes underneath each institution will qualify for the scholarship.

The advert closes two (2) weeks from the date of this publication. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

THE SELECTION EXERCISE WILL COMMENCE IN APRIL 2021.

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APPLY FOR 2021/2022 NNPC/TOTAL INTERNATIONAL MASTERS DEGREE SCHOLARSHIP

Job Description

Annually, Total, in partnership with NNPC and its corporate partners, selects and sponsor young Nigerian scholars for Master’s Degree programs in Engineering, Geosciences, Management Sciences, Finance, and Law, in top universities in France. The award is full board.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of Second Class Upper in Engineering, Geosciences, Management Sciences, Finance, and Law,

Applicants must have completed National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

gigi24:
How come no one is considering going to York St. John university tho!

Their tuition is reasonable.It’s 10,300.

Abi Na only me they go there�‍♀️�‍♀️�‍♀️

Check them out o!!

Actually, University of Hull is the cheapest. It is 9000 pounds for postgraduate courses.

WestMan55:
People of God Abeg where I fit see Affordable flight to Edinburgh 250k Max please information is key

British Airways one way from Lagos to Edinburgh on Dec 31st is USD 593.13 (See attached). No COVID test required too. This is considerably less than N250k.

There could even be cheaper options from Etihad airways, Egypt air, Emirates (but they might require COVID Test). Find out more.

Tomyusf141:
I’ve checked, unfortunately they don’t

@Tomyusf141, kelly24 and Mumsytwinny.

Dont be focused on the scholarship. Focus on the total amount left after scholarship.

For example, to study MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering, you will pay £19,890 per year
(https://www.bradford.ac.uk/courses/pg/advanced-mechanical-engineering/).

Even with the 5000 pounds scholarship, you still get to pay £14,890 which is approximately £15,000.

The best bet for anyone looking for the cheap option is going to the University of Hull and quickly gain admission as you get to pay the same fees with UK student about 9,000 pounds. The offer could end if demand exceeds supply. But once you secure admission, the fee can't be changed..

Good luck.

Lavisha:
Are you saying, I can't do msc with HND?

You can do MSC directly.

In Nigeria, I think UNILAG accepts HND Upper Credit/Distinction for MBA admission directly. I don't know of current rules of now as things changes.

In USA, you can get admission and scholarship with HND. Convert your HND with US WES transripts conversion as they rate it equivalent to BSc. Check this link for more info
https://www.nairaland.com/370346/what-hnd-equivalent-usa. Follow the advice of Ghost87 and GNwafor


In the UK, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Sunderland and some other universities will give you MSC admission if you have relevant work experience.

simultaneousboi:
Good morning my people. As I was making enquiry on the best institution to offer PGD with my HND microbiology result, someone told me that I can proceed for masters without PGD as far as I have UPPER CREDIT. How true is this please? I thought it's only BSC holders with FIRST CLASS and SECOND CLASS UPPER that can do that, is HND now applicable?

In Nigeria, I think UNILAG accepts HND Upper Credit for MBA admission directly. I don't know of current rules of now as things changes.

In USA, you can get admission and scholarship with HND. Convert your HND with US WES transripts conversion as they rate it equivalent to BSc. Check this link for more info
https://www.nairaland.com/370346/what-hnd-equivalent-usa. Follow the advice of Ghost87 and GNwafor


In the UK, Sheffield Hallam University, University of Sunderland and some other universities will give you MSC admission if you have relevant work experience.

APPLY TO 2021 CHEVENING MSC FULL SCHOLARSHIP IN THE UNITED KINGDOM FOR NIGERIANS

APPLICATION GUIDELINE

For Nigerians, application begins tomorrow, September 3rd, 2020. Follow the link below:

https://www.chevening.org/scholarship/nigeria/

APPLICATION TIMELINE AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

https://www.chevening.org/scholarships/application-timeline/

APPLICATION DEADLINE

November 3rd, 2020

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Crookesmore:
Hello guys

Pls can anyone give me universities in cities with "large population" that have cheap fees of around £10k - £12k

*****London out pls

Had my masters from sheffield uni

I am applying for a phd and i really need to apply to a lot of schools. Already applied to sunderland uni, BCU, LHU because i wan leave this our 9ja..e don tire me.

Note: I am self sponsored and i may not be able to pay £18-£20k pounds for 4years

I can see you want to self-sponsor for PhD. I wont advise it as you dont have enough money. Even if you have, I wont advise it as it appears that you dont even have interest in PhD. You just want to leave naija. Seek for PhD scholarship instead. You must have interest for PhD research to be successful.

Also, your main aim of doing PhD is to leave Nigeria when there are many other ways you can leave naija cost effective. With that allotted money, you can secure Canada or Australia permanent residence if you follow the guidance so dont waste money. Also, instead of doing PhD, you can do another Masters since you dont have money for PhD and obtain PSW then follow through.

Good luck.