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Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Billzzz: 9:59pm On Aug 30, 2025
Happy110:
Pls has anyone else gotten a mail?
I haven’t. I hope the person isnt playing pranks. Its not funny at all
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Soopphie6: 10:03pm On Aug 30, 2025
Billzzz:
I haven’t. I hope the person isnt playing pranks. Its not funny at all
The person is definitely playing pranks. And it is not even a funny one!!! Very immature!
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Happy110: 10:04pm On Aug 30, 2025
Billzzz:
I haven’t. I hope the person isnt playing pranks. Its not funny at all
I can see soo many people are watching this convo now. Pls you guys should talk if you have gotten it. I checked twitter, telegram and WhatsApp no news.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Sugeknight2: 10:11pm On Aug 30, 2025
I know everyone is anxious. Just try and focus on something else to avoid having high blood pressure over PTDF. Once they send out email, everyone will know. The news will be everywhere. All the best Everyone
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Happy110: 10:18pm On Aug 30, 2025
Sugeknight2:
I know everyone is anxious. Just try and focus on something else to avoid having high blood pressure over PTDF. Once they send out email, everyone will know. The news will be everywhere. All the best Everyone
Exactly it is already late in the night. God forbid anyone’s blood pressure goes up, how will one start trying to rush for medical attention at this hour?
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by YahayaAuwal(m): 10:23pm On Aug 30, 2025
Sugeknight2:
I know everyone is anxious. Just try and focus on something else to avoid having high blood pressure over PTDF. Once they send out email, everyone will know. The news will be everywhere. All the best Everyone
You are right. But it is not something to be joking with. The guy knows very well that a lot of people are anxious to received the emails, why would he played such expensive joke at this crucial moment. You can`t use emotions to play franks. Know this abeg. If it is released then so be it! No body will change your destiny. Likewise, if your name is their wallahi no body can remove it and vice-versa! So guys let`s keep our fingers crossed and stay positive.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Okobest: 11:50pm On Aug 30, 2025
What of PhD?

I think it would be increased to accommodate More because is now in Kaduna and little stay in UK.

We are waiting. God/ Allah help us
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by SmartKDM: 12:32am On Aug 31, 2025
YahayaAuwal:
You are right. But it is not something to be joking with. The guy knows very well that a lot of people are anxious to received the emails, why would he played such expensive joke at this crucial moment. You can`t use emotions to play franks. Know this abeg. If it is released then so be it! No body will change your destiny. Likewise, if your name is their wallahi no body can remove it and vice-versa! So guys let`s keep our fingers crossed and stay positive.
well said my guy
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by SmartKDM: 12:35am On Aug 31, 2025
Frankrealist:
It's possible, In 2023 it was released 1st week in September. Yes, many have to defer and some will opt for January admissions. But, the weekend is not over so it's still a possible (no one is sure of anything here).

Ratification is just approval process. There is Bureaucracies with agencies, and PTDF is not an exception. However, this does not mean names are being replaced or removed. Just keep calm and hope for the best and trust God.
the only source that I trusted on this platform 👍
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Happy110: 7:38pm On Aug 31, 2025
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by tharealest(m): 8:26am On Sep 01, 2025
Please is there any reason why the winners are notified only on weekends?
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Kukuaa: 9:07am On Sep 01, 2025
tharealest:
Please is there any reason why the winners are notified only on weekends?
Perhaps so they could prepare themselves ahead of the week's activity
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by kolladey(m): 9:36am On Sep 01, 2025
tharealest:
Please is there any reason why the winners are notified only on weekends?
Winners are not only notified on weekends; the 2019 winners were notified on Monday.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Lukelayne: 11:22am On Sep 01, 2025
kolladey:
Winners are not only notified on weekends; the 2019 winners were notified on Monday.
A period when they were still writing exams and not interview. That's redundant.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by kolladey(m): 11:56am On Sep 01, 2025
Lukelayne:
A period when they were still writing exams and not interview. That's redundant.
Redundant indeed! 😂
Bro, get your facts straight. In 2019, no exam was written, it was an interview they conducted.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Lukelayne: 12:08pm On Sep 01, 2025
kolladey:
Redundant indeed! 😂
Bro, get your facts straight. In 2019, no exam was written, it was an interview they conducted.
Eventhough bro grin 2020 to 2024 are the pattern that matters, it's been consistent ever since. 2019 is redundant tongue
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by YahayaAuwal(m): 2:44pm On Sep 01, 2025
Find these worthy of sharing.

1- I have read many comments about Dr Usman Isyaku, his lower second-class degree, and questions about how he secured a PTDF scholarship. As someone who has served as a PTDF assessor for at least six years and only last month completed the assessment of another cohort of applicants, I can speak with authority on how the system works. PTDF scholarships are awarded through a point-based system in which degree classification is just one of many criteria that together add up to 100 points. The difference between a 2.1 and a 2.2 is a mere five-point advantage for the 2.1 holder. I have seen cases where a 2.2 graduate, with stronger grades in the five relevant O-level subjects, closed that gap completely. I have also seen first-class graduates, who start with a five-point advantage over 2.1 holders, end up looking like 2.1 or even 2.2 candidates because of weak O-level scores or because they failed to present other qualifications that carry points, such as relevant professional certifications. In contrast, some 2.2 holders come well-prepared with such certifications and other criteria that earn them marks. When every component is scored and added to reach 100 percent, starting with five points fewer than a 2.1 is far from a death sentence. A well-prepared 2.2 graduate can compete strongly, and often successfully, in this system.

2- I understand the points Dr. Usman Isyaku and Dr. Marzuq Ungogo are making about the importance of degree classifications and their value. I agree that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well, and if one can achieve an excellent degree, they should strive for it. Graduating with high honors is something you won’t regret. But it’s also important to recognize that success in life isn’t determined by excelling in just one area. Life is about balancing and mastering multiple variables that come our way. Those with more experience know this, which is why they encourage you to aim for excellence, like graduating with top marks. But if you don’t achieve that, they won’t judge you harshly. Instead, they’ll remind you that there’s much more to life than a degree grade. Life is complex, and to negotiate it successfully, it’s important to move beyond binary thinking and embrace a more nuanced perspective.
As other commenters have pointed out, the primary advantage of graduating with an excellent first degree lies at the beginning of your career, particularly if you intend to compete using that degree. Most people aim to leverage their academic achievements in a competitive context. While life is undoubtedly complex, when it comes to competition, whether for jobs, scholarships, or other opportunities, people tend to trust those with proven records of success. For example, in applying for academic grants, researchers often highlight their past successes to reassure grant committees that they can be trusted to deliver again, as they have in the past. Although we acknowledge that there are many ways to evaluate potential success, measurable achievements are often favored over those that are harder to quantify. This brings to mind another experience I had earlier this year while serving as a panelist interviewing candidates for a postgraduate scholarship abroad. The last candidate we interviewed that day, who was older and more mature, had plenty of time to engage in a discussion with us after the formal interview. When we asked if he had any questions, he inquired why he had failed to secure the scholarship despite applying multiple times, his current application being the fourth in a row.
I explained to him that my role in the selection process was limited. I was there as a resource person to interview and score candidates fairly, but the final decision rested with the organization that invited me. But I offered to discuss potential reasons why he might not have secured the scholarship despite his numerous attempts, acknowledging that he was skilled and experienced in his field. I pointed out that the challenge with point-based systems is that they only allow you to demonstrate your capabilities beyond your credentials only to a certain extent. Most scholarships are designed to award candidates based on a combination of objective criteria, such as previous successes, which are largely fixed and can’t be easily altered, and subjective evaluations during the interview. Typically, it’s these objective criteria, like degree grades, that get you through the door for an interview. Once you’re in the room, you have the chance to prove yourself, but it’s mostly your academic record that opens that door in the first place. Of course, there are instances where you might be invited to an interview with an average grade. But even in such cases, it can be challenging to succeed. The criteria that carry the most weight are often those that are difficult to change, like your academic grades, rather than the more subjective aspects like your confidence, appearance, or enthusiasm.
Returning to the candidate who asked why he hadn’t secured a scholarship after multiple attempts, I explained that his situation posed certain challenges. He graduated with a lower second-class honors degree in engineering, had average O’level grades in the relevant subjects, and came from a highly competitive state in Nigeria. Given these factors, his chances of winning the scholarship were limited. Even the most generous panelists would struggle to score him above 70 percent based on the standard weighting criteria. In a competitive setting, especially in point-based systems, success often hinges on presenting qualifications that are ideally difficult to attain and set you apart from others. It’s about giving the selection panel a clear reason to choose you over another candidate. I mentioned that I had seen younger candidates from his state, some in their early 20s, who had achieved first-class degrees and near-perfect O’level grades. Such academic records naturally set them apart from the outset.
I asked him to consider his chances of competing favorably with other candidates from his state if only the top four or five performers were to be selected. He lamented that when he graduated from secondary school in the 90s, their WASSC scores genuinely reflected their knowledge, as there was little to no exam malpractice. He even took his exams under the supervision of a policeman, which earned him a place in a top-rated public university, where he graduated with a lower second-class degree in engineering. He expressed frustration that many young people with near-perfect grades today might not be able to defend those grades, a point I partially agreed with. But I reminded him that the reality of point-based systems is that they prioritize the numbers themselves, not the circumstances under which they were achieved. The system is focused on measurable results, regardless of how we might feel about the fairness of those results. This means that when a candidate presents a first-class degree in engineering from a university that I, as a panelist, might consider less reputable or less rigorous, I am still obligated to award them full points for that first-class degree. Similarly, if another candidate from a highly reputable university presents an average grade, I must still assign the points corresponding to that average grade, as dictated by the scoring criteria.
At the end of my conversation with that candidate, I encouraged him not to lose hope regarding the scholarship. But a key takeaway from that experience is the importance of not delaying in pursuing opportunities. It’s often beneficial to move forward with your peers rather than waiting too long before seeking certain opportunities. I believe that although he had average grades, those grades might have been sufficient to secure the scholarship if he had applied 15 or 20 years ago, when first-class degrees and near-perfect O’levels were less common. This supports Dr. Adamu Muhammad’s observation that competition has become incredibly tough. You might score more than 80 percent on an assessment and still not be selected because others have outperformed you. There has never been a time in history when competition has been this intense. In point-based systems, which are often the metrics used for evaluation, grades can either work in your favor or against you. But we must always remember that life is far more complex than simply accumulating grades.
~Dr. MD Aminu
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Biggest9ine: 4:09pm On Sep 01, 2025
Please can someone share the points breakdown cumulating to 100 points

Thanks in advance
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by YahayaAuwal(m): 4:15pm On Sep 01, 2025
Biggest9ine:
Please can someone share the points breakdown cumulating to 100 points

Thanks in advance
SOP/Proposal for PhD
O level
First Degree/ Masters for PhD
Professional Memberships/Publications for PhD
Subjective criteria such as appearance, confidence and technical knowledge.

NB: only the panelists can share the exact breakdown of the points.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Opportuneke(m): 6:21pm On Sep 01, 2025
Biggest9ine:
Please can someone share the points breakdown cumulating to 100 points

Thanks in advance
From a document is saw online which I don’t know how far it’s tru , the 100 points were actually divided thus:

Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Kukuaa: 7:36pm On Sep 01, 2025
YahayaAuwal:
Find these worthy of sharing.

1- I have read many comments about Dr Usman Isyaku, his lower second-class degree, and questions about how he secured a PTDF scholarship. As someone who has served as a PTDF assessor for at least six years and only last month completed the assessment of another cohort of applicants, I can speak with authority on how the system works. PTDF scholarships are awarded through a point-based system in which degree classification is just one of many criteria that together add up to 100 points. The difference between a 2.1 and a 2.2 is a mere five-point advantage for the 2.1 holder. I have seen cases where a 2.2 graduate, with stronger grades in the five relevant O-level subjects, closed that gap completely. I have also seen first-class graduates, who start with a five-point advantage over 2.1 holders, end up looking like 2.1 or even 2.2 candidates because of weak O-level scores or because they failed to present other qualifications that carry points, such as relevant professional certifications. In contrast, some 2.2 holders come well-prepared with such certifications and other criteria that earn them marks. When every component is scored and added to reach 100 percent, starting with five points fewer than a 2.1 is far from a death sentence. A well-prepared 2.2 graduate can compete strongly, and often successfully, in this system.

2- I understand the points Dr. Usman Isyaku and Dr. Marzuq Ungogo are making about the importance of degree classifications and their value. I agree that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well, and if one can achieve an excellent degree, they should strive for it. Graduating with high honors is something you won’t regret. But it’s also important to recognize that success in life isn’t determined by excelling in just one area. Life is about balancing and mastering multiple variables that come our way. Those with more experience know this, which is why they encourage you to aim for excellence, like graduating with top marks. But if you don’t achieve that, they won’t judge you harshly. Instead, they’ll remind you that there’s much more to life than a degree grade. Life is complex, and to negotiate it successfully, it’s important to move beyond binary thinking and embrace a more nuanced perspective.
As other commenters have pointed out, the primary advantage of graduating with an excellent first degree lies at the beginning of your career, particularly if you intend to compete using that degree. Most people aim to leverage their academic achievements in a competitive context. While life is undoubtedly complex, when it comes to competition, whether for jobs, scholarships, or other opportunities, people tend to trust those with proven records of success. For example, in applying for academic grants, researchers often highlight their past successes to reassure grant committees that they can be trusted to deliver again, as they have in the past. Although we acknowledge that there are many ways to evaluate potential success, measurable achievements are often favored over those that are harder to quantify. This brings to mind another experience I had earlier this year while serving as a panelist interviewing candidates for a postgraduate scholarship abroad. The last candidate we interviewed that day, who was older and more mature, had plenty of time to engage in a discussion with us after the formal interview. When we asked if he had any questions, he inquired why he had failed to secure the scholarship despite applying multiple times, his current application being the fourth in a row.
I explained to him that my role in the selection process was limited. I was there as a resource person to interview and score candidates fairly, but the final decision rested with the organization that invited me. But I offered to discuss potential reasons why he might not have secured the scholarship despite his numerous attempts, acknowledging that he was skilled and experienced in his field. I pointed out that the challenge with point-based systems is that they only allow you to demonstrate your capabilities beyond your credentials only to a certain extent. Most scholarships are designed to award candidates based on a combination of objective criteria, such as previous successes, which are largely fixed and can’t be easily altered, and subjective evaluations during the interview. Typically, it’s these objective criteria, like degree grades, that get you through the door for an interview. Once you’re in the room, you have the chance to prove yourself, but it’s mostly your academic record that opens that door in the first place. Of course, there are instances where you might be invited to an interview with an average grade. But even in such cases, it can be challenging to succeed. The criteria that carry the most weight are often those that are difficult to change, like your academic grades, rather than the more subjective aspects like your confidence, appearance, or enthusiasm.
Returning to the candidate who asked why he hadn’t secured a scholarship after multiple attempts, I explained that his situation posed certain challenges. He graduated with a lower second-class honors degree in engineering, had average O’level grades in the relevant subjects, and came from a highly competitive state in Nigeria. Given these factors, his chances of winning the scholarship were limited. Even the most generous panelists would struggle to score him above 70 percent based on the standard weighting criteria. In a competitive setting, especially in point-based systems, success often hinges on presenting qualifications that are ideally difficult to attain and set you apart from others. It’s about giving the selection panel a clear reason to choose you over another candidate. I mentioned that I had seen younger candidates from his state, some in their early 20s, who had achieved first-class degrees and near-perfect O’level grades. Such academic records naturally set them apart from the outset.
I asked him to consider his chances of competing favorably with other candidates from his state if only the top four or five performers were to be selected. He lamented that when he graduated from secondary school in the 90s, their WASSC scores genuinely reflected their knowledge, as there was little to no exam malpractice. He even took his exams under the supervision of a policeman, which earned him a place in a top-rated public university, where he graduated with a lower second-class degree in engineering. He expressed frustration that many young people with near-perfect grades today might not be able to defend those grades, a point I partially agreed with. But I reminded him that the reality of point-based systems is that they prioritize the numbers themselves, not the circumstances under which they were achieved. The system is focused on measurable results, regardless of how we might feel about the fairness of those results. This means that when a candidate presents a first-class degree in engineering from a university that I, as a panelist, might consider less reputable or less rigorous, I am still obligated to award them full points for that first-class degree. Similarly, if another candidate from a highly reputable university presents an average grade, I must still assign the points corresponding to that average grade, as dictated by the scoring criteria.
At the end of my conversation with that candidate, I encouraged him not to lose hope regarding the scholarship. But a key takeaway from that experience is the importance of not delaying in pursuing opportunities. It’s often beneficial to move forward with your peers rather than waiting too long before seeking certain opportunities. I believe that although he had average grades, those grades might have been sufficient to secure the scholarship if he had applied 15 or 20 years ago, when first-class degrees and near-perfect O’levels were less common. This supports Dr. Adamu Muhammad’s observation that competition has become incredibly tough. You might score more than 80 percent on an assessment and still not be selected because others have outperformed you. There has never been a time in history when competition has been this intense. In point-based systems, which are often the metrics used for evaluation, grades can either work in your favor or against you. But we must always remember that life is far more complex than simply accumulating grades.
~Dr. MD Aminu
Thank you for this master piece
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by MEERLEEQ:
YahayaAuwal:
Find these worthy of sharing.

1- I have read many comments about Dr Usman Isyaku, his lower second-class degree, and questions about how he secured a PTDF scholarship. As someone who has served as a PTDF assessor for at least six years and only last month completed the assessment of another cohort of applicants, I can speak with authority on how the system works. PTDF scholarships are awarded through a point-based system in which degree classification is just one of many criteria that together add up to 100 points. The difference between a 2.1 and a 2.2 is a mere five-point advantage for the 2.1 holder. I have seen cases where a 2.2 graduate, with stronger grades in the five relevant O-level subjects, closed that gap completely. I have also seen first-class graduates, who start with a five-point advantage over 2.1 holders, end up looking like 2.1 or even 2.2 candidates because of weak O-level scores or because they failed to present other qualifications that carry points, such as relevant professional certifications. In contrast, some 2.2 holders come well-prepared with such certifications and other criteria that earn them marks. When every component is scored and added to reach 100 percent, starting with five points fewer than a 2.1 is far from a death sentence. A well-prepared 2.2 graduate can compete strongly, and often successfully, in this system.

2- I understand the points Dr. Usman Isyaku and Dr. Marzuq Ungogo are making about the importance of degree classifications and their value. I agree that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing well, and if one can achieve an excellent degree, they should strive for it. Graduating with high honors is something you won’t regret. But it’s also important to recognize that success in life isn’t determined by excelling in just one area. Life is about balancing and mastering multiple variables that come our way. Those with more experience know this, which is why they encourage you to aim for excellence, like graduating with top marks. But if you don’t achieve that, they won’t judge you harshly. Instead, they’ll remind you that there’s much more to life than a degree grade. Life is complex, and to negotiate it successfully, it’s important to move beyond binary thinking and embrace a more nuanced perspective.
As other commenters have pointed out, the primary advantage of graduating with an excellent first degree lies at the beginning of your career, particularly if you intend to compete using that degree. Most people aim to leverage their academic achievements in a competitive context. While life is undoubtedly complex, when it comes to competition, whether for jobs, scholarships, or other opportunities, people tend to trust those with proven records of success. For example, in applying for academic grants, researchers often highlight their past successes to reassure grant committees that they can be trusted to deliver again, as they have in the past. Although we acknowledge that there are many ways to evaluate potential success, measurable achievements are often favored over those that are harder to quantify. This brings to mind another experience I had earlier this year while serving as a panelist interviewing candidates for a postgraduate scholarship abroad. The last candidate we interviewed that day, who was older and more mature, had plenty of time to engage in a discussion with us after the formal interview. When we asked if he had any questions, he inquired why he had failed to secure the scholarship despite applying multiple times, his current application being the fourth in a row.
I explained to him that my role in the selection process was limited. I was there as a resource person to interview and score candidates fairly, but the final decision rested with the organization that invited me. But I offered to discuss potential reasons why he might not have secured the scholarship despite his numerous attempts, acknowledging that he was skilled and experienced in his field. I pointed out that the challenge with point-based systems is that they only allow you to demonstrate your capabilities beyond your credentials only to a certain extent. Most scholarships are designed to award candidates based on a combination of objective criteria, such as previous successes, which are largely fixed and can’t be easily altered, and subjective evaluations during the interview. Typically, it’s these objective criteria, like degree grades, that get you through the door for an interview. Once you’re in the room, you have the chance to prove yourself, but it’s mostly your academic record that opens that door in the first place. Of course, there are instances where you might be invited to an interview with an average grade. But even in such cases, it can be challenging to succeed. The criteria that carry the most weight are often those that are difficult to change, like your academic grades, rather than the more subjective aspects like your confidence, appearance, or enthusiasm.
Returning to the candidate who asked why he hadn’t secured a scholarship after multiple attempts, I explained that his situation posed certain challenges. He graduated with a lower second-class honors degree in engineering, had average O’level grades in the relevant subjects, and came from a highly competitive state in Nigeria. Given these factors, his chances of winning the scholarship were limited. Even the most generous panelists would struggle to score him above 70 percent based on the standard weighting criteria. In a competitive setting, especially in point-based systems, success often hinges on presenting qualifications that are ideally difficult to attain and set you apart from others. It’s about giving the selection panel a clear reason to choose you over another candidate. I mentioned that I had seen younger candidates from his state, some in their early 20s, who had achieved first-class degrees and near-perfect O’level grades. Such academic records naturally set them apart from the outset.
I asked him to consider his chances of competing favorably with other candidates from his state if only the top four or five performers were to be selected. He lamented that when he graduated from secondary school in the 90s, their WASSC scores genuinely reflected their knowledge, as there was little to no exam malpractice. He even took his exams under the supervision of a policeman, which earned him a place in a top-rated public university, where he graduated with a lower second-class degree in engineering. He expressed frustration that many young people with near-perfect grades today might not be able to defend those grades, a point I partially agreed with. But I reminded him that the reality of point-based systems is that they prioritize the numbers themselves, not the circumstances under which they were achieved. The system is focused on measurable results, regardless of how we might feel about the fairness of those results. This means that when a candidate presents a first-class degree in engineering from a university that I, as a panelist, might consider less reputable or less rigorous, I am still obligated to award them full points for that first-class degree. Similarly, if another candidate from a highly reputable university presents an average grade, I must still assign the points corresponding to that average grade, as dictated by the scoring criteria.
At the end of my conversation with that candidate, I encouraged him not to lose hope regarding the scholarship. But a key takeaway from that experience is the importance of not delaying in pursuing opportunities. It’s often beneficial to move forward with your peers rather than waiting too long before seeking certain opportunities. I believe that although he had average grades, those grades might have been sufficient to secure the scholarship if he had applied 15 or 20 years ago, when first-class degrees and near-perfect O’levels were less common. This supports Dr. Adamu Muhammad’s observation that competition has become incredibly tough. You might score more than 80 percent on an assessment and still not be selected because others have outperformed you. There has never been a time in history when competition has been this intense. In point-based systems, which are often the metrics used for evaluation, grades can either work in your favor or against you. But we must always remember that life is far more complex than simply accumulating grades.
~Dr. MD Aminu
Okay, because of this sweet post, I have decided to be a source of more hope for people today. If you are for MSc UK, and the Agent from Heriot Watt hasn't called you, it means you profile wasn't part of the leaked winners he got from his connect at the FUND, so you can still win. Bye
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by MEERLEEQ:
Kukuaa:
Thank you for this master piece
it's *Masterpiece* please. Calm down, PTDF will release it this week so you won't be error typing.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by mystictundra: 8:44pm On Sep 01, 2025
MEERLEEQ:
Okay, because of this sweet post, I have decided to be a source of more hope for people, today. If you are for MSc UK, and the Agent from Heriot Watt hasn't called you, it means you profile wasn't part of the leaked winners he got from his super(money hungry) connect at the FUND, so you can still win. Bye Bye
what if he contact people but they don’t end up getting it, is that possible cause naija ehn
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by MEERLEEQ: 9:08pm On Sep 01, 2025
mystictundra:
what if he contact people but they don’t end up getting it, is that possible cause naija ehn
Congratulations if he contacts you. And no, he only calls confirmed winners, so it's not possible. PTDF is not NDDC.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by mystictundra: 9:33pm On Sep 01, 2025
MEERLEEQ:
Congratulations if he contacts you. And no, he only calls confirmed winners, so it's not possible. PTDF is not NDDC.
thanks
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Daezy252: 9:35pm On Sep 01, 2025
mystictundra:
what if he contact people but they don’t end up getting it, is that possible cause naija ehn
Please on which date did he contact you?
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by MEERLEEQ: 11:51am On Sep 02, 2025
Every Tom, Dick and Harry should calm DOWN. I can speak with authority and conviction that it will be released this Friday Night. I am so certain of this info that if it fails, I will be deactivating this nairaland account and leave you guys in peace. The source also stressed that this year was the most intense the PTDF has ever been, too many scholars with amazing profiles. People with incredible points were not awarded, but it was not a testament to what they are worth, some had to lose their spot to subjective reasons despite scoring equal points with the eventual winners.

PS: I know people have been talking about me everywhere, including that troublesome PTDF whatsapp group with just 200+ members (You guys should calm down and manage your expectation, some will win and to some, it's going to be a heartbreak anniversary - But you will be okay, because you are badass and are a winner already). I have eyes and ears everywhere. I wish you guys the best.
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by Sabubakar031: 12:34pm On Sep 02, 2025
Having higher point isn't advantage
Re: PTDF Opens 2025/2026 Overseas Scholarship Applications by kolladey(m): 12:59pm On Sep 02, 2025
MEERLEEQ:
Every Tom, Dick and Harry should calm DOWN. I can speak with authority and conviction that it will be released this Friday Night. I am so certain of this info that if it fails, I will be deactivating this nairaland account and leave you guys in peace. The source also stressed that this year was the most intense the PTDF has ever been, too many scholars with amazing profiles. People with incredible points were not awarded, but it was not a testament to what they are worth, some had to lose their spot to subjective reasons despite scoring equal points with the eventual winners.

PS: I know people have been talking about me everywhere, including that troublesome PTDF whatsapp group with just 200+ members (You guys should calm down and manage your expectation, some will win and to some, it's going to be a heartbreak anniversary - But you will be okay, because you are badass and are a winner already). I have eyes and ears everywhere. I wish you guys the best.
Oga, keep your source to yourself. We are honestly tired of hearing 'source this, source that.' When PTDF releases the result, we will all see it.
You said everyone is talking about you,😂😂 who exactly do you think you are? Many people here have reliable information but choose not to cause unnecessary tension like you are.
There's no need to tell us when to expect the result; we are all well aware that it will be released in due time. We know your type.
If you want to deactivate your Nairaland account or even throw your phone into the lagoon, that is entirely your decision.
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