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hamzacs:
Hello guys! I'm by name Hamza Hussaini. I'm a UK PhD scholar of PTDF. I was lucky to be among the successful applicants of last year. I went through all your posts and want to contribute on some few issues as;
✓ I want to make it clear that PTDF scholarship is merit based, even though it is highly competitive. Don't allow anyone to deceive you that the scholarship is for people with connections. I got the scholarship without knowing even the councillor of my ward. Try your best and pray hard.
✓ I have seen some applicants worrying themselves on the issues of publications and membership certifications at the moment, that they are on the process of acquiring such documents but couldn't make it before the deadline for the application. Please don't worry yourselves so long you can get them before the time for interview. They will allow those shortlisted full access to their portal so that they can update their portal about two weeks to interview time. PTDF interview panel members always grade applicants base on what they presented during interview not what was uploaded during application.
✓ The issue of change of course after been successful is not always possible. I was a victim of this. Have changed my course and PTDF denied me proof of funding for that. I had to go back and reapply for admission in different school. I wasted more than four months on this issue.
✓ The most important documents for the interview include:
* Research proposal/statement of purpose
* Class of degree/masters
* O'level
* Membership certificate
* Publications (even though this was not considered during last year's interview).
The last but most important thing is prayers.
Finally, my advice for you people is to keep on updating your research proposal/SoP before interview and make it part of you. Wish you good luck.

Thanks so much sir for this rich contribution.

Thank you so much. Pls do I need to have publications and membership certifications if I what I am applying for is a Masters program

Thank you so much. Pls do I need to have publications and membership certifications if what I am applying for is a Masters program

you don't have to, but it helps your profile if you do

Ateeolu:
Thank you so much. Pls do I need to have publications and membership certifications if what I am applying for is a Masters program

Please is application still on

yinkarh187:
Please is application still on

Application is closed month ago.

Hi everyone.

Please, when should we expect shortlisting emails and all?

Many thanks.

Hopefully this month or June

hamzacs:
Hello guys! I'm by name Hamza Hussaini. I'm a UK PhD scholar of PTDF. I was lucky to be among the successful applicants of last year. I went through all your posts and want to contribute on some few issues as;
✓ I want to make it clear that PTDF scholarship is merit based, even though it is highly competitive. Don't allow anyone to deceive you that the scholarship is for people with connections. I got the scholarship without knowing even the councillor of my ward. Try your best and pray hard.
✓ I have seen some applicants worrying themselves on the issues of publications and membership certifications at the moment, that they are on the process of acquiring such documents but couldn't make it before the deadline for the application. Please don't worry yourselves so long you can get them before the time for interview. They will allow those shortlisted full access to their portal so that they can update their portal about two weeks to interview time. PTDF interview panel members always grade applicants base on what they presented during interview not what was uploaded during application.
✓ The issue of change of course after been successful is not always possible. I was a victim of this. Have changed my course and PTDF denied me proof of funding for that. I had to go back and reapply for admission in different school. I wasted more than four months on this issue.
✓ The most important documents for the interview include:
* Research proposal/statement of purpose
* Class of degree/masters
* O'level
* Membership certificate
* Publications (even though this was not considered during last year's interview).
The last but most important thing is prayers.
Finally, my advice for you people is to keep on updating your research proposal/SoP before interview and make it part of you. Wish you good luck.

thank you sm for your insight! regarding changing your course, did you change to a completely different field and thats why you had those issues? is it okay to change to a course/program thats different from the choices in my application (but in the same field)?

Pls is research proposal for only PHD applicants or including those applying for masters ?

PhD applicants

MBello24:
Pls is research proposal for only PHD applicants or including those applying for masters ?

PhD applicants

Hello house, any info?

sadiik45:
Hello house, any info?

Any info? I’m also curious to know as it’s about time that invites for interview should start hitting mails

Has anyone heard anything yet? Especially when invitation emails will start dropping

Looking at previous years, I believe we should get a feedback this week.

CeeTA:
Has anyone heard anything yet? Especially when invitation emails will start dropping

Not yet oohh, we are patiently waiting For them

Thank you all. Can someone change the PhD proposal or the selected Institution before the interview.

thank you very much.

in123:
thank you sm for your insight! regarding changing your course, did you change to a completely different field and thats why you had those issues? is it okay to change to a course/program thats different from the choices in my application (but in the same field)?

Does the PTDF allow the editing of application choices and the proposal before the interview?

Thank you.

No update yet

hamzacs:
Hello guys! I'm by name Hamza Hussaini. I'm a UK PhD scholar of PTDF. I was lucky to be among the successful applicants of last year. I went through all your posts and want to contribute on some few issues as;
✓ I want to make it clear that PTDF scholarship is merit based, even though it is highly competitive. Don't allow anyone to deceive you that the scholarship is for people with connections. I got the scholarship without knowing even the councillor of my ward. Try your best and pray hard.
✓ I have seen some applicants worrying themselves on the issues of publications and membership certifications at the moment, that they are on the process of acquiring such documents but couldn't make it before the deadline for the application. Please don't worry yourselves so long you can get them before the time for interview. They will allow those shortlisted full access to their portal so that they can update their portal about two weeks to interview time. PTDF interview panel members always grade applicants base on what they presented during interview not what was uploaded during application.
✓ The issue of change of course after been successful is not always possible. I was a victim of this. Have changed my course and PTDF denied me proof of funding for that. I had to go back and reapply for admission in different school. I wasted more than four months on this issue.
✓ The most important documents for the interview include:
* Research proposal/statement of purpose
* Class of degree/masters
* O'level
* Membership certificate
* Publications (even though this was not considered during last year's interview).
The last but most important thing is prayers.
Finally, my advice for you people is to keep on updating your research proposal/SoP before interview and make it part of you. Wish you good luck.

Can I pm you?

What am I hearing about those who chose German schools? That no admission for them this year? Please someone should clear the air on what DAAD is saying?

meetanwo:
What am I hearing about those who chose German schools? That no admission for them this year? Please someone should clear the air on what DAAD is saying?

no admission??

What's the update? Elections are over already PTDF should get the ball rolling

Good day, please can anyone help me with how I can apply for the universities I chose for ptdf? I have tried applying but I seem not to know how, it's really confusing. Thank you.

ExpertNLer:
What's the update? Elections are over already PTDF should get the ball rolling

Which countries?

has anyone gotten admission to universities in france/germany? it seems like most of the deadlines have passed

Meltom:
Good day, please can anyone help me with how I can apply for the universities I chose for ptdf? I have tried applying but I seem not to know how, it's really confusing. Thank you.

With the current Tfare prices, except it will be virtual for everyone sha

Does anyone have any clue(s) as to when PTDF will reach out to applicants? I keep coming to this thread but nothing has changed. Is it always like this? What has the trend been like in past years?

Nice one

DMainMan:
2023/2024 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 2023/2024 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.

Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and will be required to have be verified (NIMC verification charges apply)before applying for the scholarship.

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: Title, Introduction, Research Problem, Aim, Research Questions/Objectives, Scope, Summarised Literature, Methodology, and Expected outcomes only where necessary.

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

Deadline: March 24th, 2023.

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

Signed

Management

samuel3818:
Does anyone have any clue(s) as to when PTDF will reach out to applicants? I keep coming to this thread but nothing has changed. Is it always like this? What has the trend been like in past years?

Refer to 2022/2023 thread. Is one of the best PTDF scholarship thread so far. A lot have been discussed extensively.

This current one also we are doing good. The only thing is most of the aspirants here has prior experience of ptdf processes. And what trigger flow of comments is when email start dropping which we all wait for.

why the house is so quiet