PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (MSc and PhD)
Nigerian government scheme funding oil and gas related MSc and PhD study at partner universities abroad; the 2026 round closed on 27 February 2026.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Master’s, PhD
Destination
Partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia
Funding
Return flights, health insurance, tuition and bench fees where applicable, and allowances for accommodation and living expenses.
Eligible applicants
Nigerian graduates, oil and gas related MSc or PhD
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Overview
PTDF Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (MSc and PhD) is offered by Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria for Master’s, PhD study in Partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Return flights
Included
Health insurance
Included
Living allowance
Included
Return flights, health insurance, tuition and bench fees where applicable, and allowances for accommodation and living expenses. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
Government scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Page does not say explicitly; NYSC, NIN and local government letter requirements indicate Nigerians.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- MSc: 2.1 first degree (or 2.2 with industry experience); PhD: 2.2 plus a good postgraduate degree.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- Five O-level credits including English.
Official eligibility summary
MSc applicants need at least a 2.1 (or a 2.2 with relevant industry experience), completed NYSC, five O-level credits and a verified National Identity Number. PhD applicants need at least a 2.2 plus a good postgraduate degree and a research proposal. Studies must be relevant to the oil and gas industry.
Applicant profile
- Nigerian graduates, oil and gas related MSc or PhD
Study route
- Master’s, PhD study in Partner universities in the UK, Germany, France and Malaysia
Current-cycle criteria
- MSc applicants need at least a 2.1 (or a 2.2 with relevant industry experience), completed NYSC, five O-level credits and a verified National Identity Number. PhD applicants need at least a 2.2 plus a good postgraduate degree and a research proposal. Studies must be relevant to the oil and gas industry.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- First degree certificate
- NYSC discharge certificate
- O-level results
- Passport photograph
- Local government identification letter
- Master's certificate (PhD)
How to apply
- 1
Review approved courses and forms at the scholarship portal
- 2
Confirm a verified NIN
- 3
Apply online and upload documents
- 4
Top applicants per state are invited to interview
Application timeline
Application cycle
2026 round posted 18 January 2026 with a deadline of 27 February 2026; the next round is not announced on the page.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), Nigeria
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.