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FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by eyesoflagos(op): 6:41am On Jan 20

The Federal Government has officially opened applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, offering Nigerian postgraduate students the opportunity to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia.

The announcement was confirmed via X (formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, who disclosed that the application process has commenced. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

“FG has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) overseas scholarships,” the post read.

The scholarship scheme is targeted at MSc and PhD candidates in oil and gas–related disciplines. Successful applicants will enjoy comprehensive benefits, including full tuition fees, return flight tickets, accommodation, living allowances, health insurance, and bench fees where applicable.

According to PTDF, the overseas scholarship programme is designed to provide beneficiaries with world-class training, access to advanced research facilities, and exposure to global best practices, while strengthening local capacity in Nigeria’s energy sector.

PhD candidates admitted into UK universities will participate in a split-site programme, conducting research between the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies (CPES), Kaduna, and partner institutions such as Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde, and the University of Portsmouth.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria

The PTDF noted that the scholarship is highly competitive, with applicants assessed based on academic excellence, quality of research proposals, professional memberships, and relevance to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

MSc applicants must possess a minimum of a Second Class Lower (2:2) degree from a recognised institution and must have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme.

PhD applicants are required to submit a comprehensive research proposal aligned with the fund’s strategic objectives.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates are advised to submit their applications online via the official PTDF portal at scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng.

The deadline for applications is February 27, 2026.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/20/fg-opens-2026-ptdf-overseas-scholarships/

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by tpain121: 7:39am On Jan 20

eyesoflagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/20/fg-opens-2026-ptdf-overseas-scholarships/

post graduate wey dem go go abandon for abroad 😁

Dem go begin call verydarkman .

If you know wetin good for you, go on your own , or else you don enter one chance.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Jahwinaboy(m): 7:40am On Jan 20

Opportunity to Japa if you are lucky. Prepare for total or partial abandonment incase u reach there. Plan not to come back after completing your studies except job is guaranteed here

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Nextjs: 7:40am On Jan 20

Nice one

Wish the successful applicant all the best

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by manuelkel(m): 7:42am On Jan 20

Ndi “school na scam,” will see this as propagandas.
Congrats in advance.....

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by CalabarPikin: 7:42am On Jan 20

Recently, VDM was helping some stranded students who went to school in Morocco under FG scholarship.
It was a big shame to watch that.
How are we sure, same thing will not happen if we get the scholarship. huh

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by oluxy(m): 7:44am On Jan 20

eyesoflagos:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/20/fg-opens-2026-ptdf-overseas-scholarships/

Let the students apply.
Congratulations to the winners

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Blunt99: 7:45am On Jan 20

Then abandon them after getting there.

APC give you scholarship - you collect.

Sorry na your name.

end.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by owobokiri(m): 7:45am On Jan 20

They will hijack this schem for themselves as usual.
You and I know it..
They will allocate it to mainly 2 regions and tell others to go to Peter Obi and Goodluck Jonathan to get theirs..

But when it comes to paying huge taxes, increased high tariffs across board, they will gingerly spread the whole thing nationally. Everybody needs to be taxed to increase national revenue, but few will enjoy the spoils
Monkey dey work, baboon dey chop..

Remember the student loans program huh

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Jydolomo: 7:46am On Jan 20

Another scholarship with funding. Great Nigeria

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Shedrack777: 7:46am On Jan 20

It'll only benefit political children

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by ogaontop(m): 7:48am On Jan 20

Make this people no find who dem go keep stranded for abroad o!
If you're lucky to apply and win, just work at maximum allowable capacity and save a lot, make Nigeria no happen to you for abroad!

Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by OgaTheTop2: 7:48am On Jan 20

Another avenue for stealing money....Omo!

Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by DeltaBachelor(m): 7:49am On Jan 20

Okay. Thank you for this info. Very informative !

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by saviolansky: 7:49am On Jan 20

Oyo State scholarship dem Neva pay workers na to dash you scholarship use the avenue Japa but make arrangement for yourself above all this is another political campaign 2027 is around the corner if not why haven't we hear of this scholarship scheme all these years

Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by ogaemma: 7:50am On Jan 20

I heard it on the news this morning.
I am happy they did not stop the program.
The Authorities must make sure the process is not hijacked by politics, just the way the NDDC foreign scholarship program have long been hijacked by politics and the elites.
Good development from the Government.
Congratulations to all the candidates that will make it on merit.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by donbee(m): 7:50am On Jan 20

You ain't familiar with PTDF from the looks of things

tpain121:
post graduate wey dem go go abandon for abroad 😁

Dem go begin call verydarkman .

If you know wetin good for you, go on your own , or else you don enter one chance.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by babztee(m): 7:55am On Jan 20

If FG doesn’t pay in full before you travel ,you’ll cry blood.Don’t abandon your work and travel for a masters degree that hasn’t been paid in full ahead.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by qanda: 7:57am On Jan 20

Good one. Lets hope the beneficiaries will come back to serve.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Atheistan: 8:18am On Jan 20

The ones in Morocco and other countries are still protesting negligence.

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by EmekaBlue(m): 8:21am On Jan 20

I no dey ever get luck for this kind concerning government so I no put mind. Waste of time, hope & money in most cases. Ok Bye

Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Colony7: 8:21am On Jan 20

tpain121:
post graduate wey dem go go abandon for abroad 😁

Dem go begin call verydarkman .

If you know wetin good for you, go on your own , or else you don enter one chance.

Very ignorant lot. This has never happened with PTDF, and I'm a beneficiary

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Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Tizu(m): 8:53am On Jan 20

When you are applying, as a Nigerian you should always remember that Nigeria is a country that has no shame and that you will be abandoned in that country they're taking you to after your government and her officials would have stolen and signed off the entire money meant for the scholarship program.

Re: FG Opens 2026 Overseas PTDF Scholarships For Nigerian Postgraduates by Dennisochampa: 9:16am On Jan 20

tpain121:
post graduate wey dem go go abandon for abroad 😁

Dem go begin call verydarkman .

If you know wetin good for you, go on your own , or else you don enter one chance.

If u weep finish... Go apply and improve your life sir

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