2025 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme (UK&GFM) and CPESK Nigeria – Now Open for Applications!
Are you passionate about advancing your career in the oil and gas industry? The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is excited to announce the opening of applications for its prestigious 2025 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme.
This opportunity covers studies at
selected universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Malaysia
(UK&GFM), and at the newly established College of Petroleum and
Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), Nigeria.
If you're a talented Nigerian seeking to broaden your
academic and professional horizons, this is your chance to study at world-class
institutions while contributing to Nigeria’s growing energy sector!
About the PTDF Scholarship
The PTDF, a Federal Government agency, is dedicated to
building indigenous human capacity, research, and technology development for
the oil and gas industry. Through its Overseas Scholarship Scheme, PTDF
provides qualified Nigerians the opportunity to access top-tier education
abroad and domestically.
Successful candidates will enjoy a comprehensive scholarship
package, including:
- Flight
tickets
- Payment
of health insurance
- Coverage
of tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
- Living
and accommodation allowances
Important Information for Applicants
- The
scholarship is for the 2025/26 academic session.
- Applicants
must apply to PTDF-approved courses at partner institutions
only.
- Programs
must be relevant to the oil and gas industry and related to
previous academic backgrounds.
- Multiple
applications or applications to non-approved programs will lead
to automatic disqualification.
- Previous
PTDF scholarship recipients (for the same or lower academic category) and
recipients of similar scholarships are not eligible.
Scholarship Categories and Partner Institutions
1. Strategic Overseas Partnerships
The scholarship covers Master's and PhD programs at top
universities in:
- United
Kingdom (18 partner universities)
- Germany
(all public universities)
- France
- Malaysia
Click here
for the full list of approved universities and available courses.
2. Split-Site UK PhD Programs
Starting 2025, all PhD scholarships to the UK will be
awarded under a Split-site model, allowing scholars to:
- Conduct
part of their research in Nigeria at College of Petroleum and Energy
Studies, Kaduna (CPESK).
- Complete
the remaining part at a partner university in the UK.
Partner UK Universities for Split-site PhD programs
include:
- Robert
Gordon University
- University
of Strathclyde
- University
of Portsmouth
This innovative approach fosters local capacity building
while maintaining international research standards.
3. College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna
(CPESK)
CPESK is a world-class Nigerian institution established to domesticate high-quality postgraduate studies and research relevant to Nigeria's energy sector.
Selection Process and Criteria
Selection for the PTDF scholarship is highly competitive.
Only the most outstanding candidates from each state will be shortlisted and
invited for an interview. Selection will be based on:
- Academic
merit (quality of degrees, full transcripts, and professional
qualifications)
- Relevant
publications (PhD applicants only)
- Membership
of professional bodies
- Relevance
of proposed study or research to the oil and gas industry
- Quality and viability of the research or study plan
Application Requirements
For MSc Applicants:
- Minimum
of Second Class Upper (2.1) or Second Class Lower (2.2) with
relevant industry experience.
- Completion
of NYSC.
- Computer
literacy.
- 5
O/level credits including English and Mathematics.
- Verified
National Identity Number (NIN).
- A 500-word
Statement of Purpose explaining the relevance of your proposed study.
For PhD Applicants:
- Completion
of NYSC.
- Computer
literacy.
- 5
O/level credits including English and Mathematics.
- Minimum
of Second Class Lower (2.2) in First Degree and a good postgraduate
degree.
- A five-page
Research Proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry.
- Verified
National Identity Number (NIN).
Mandatory Documents for Application
Ensure you scan and attach the following documents to your
online application:
- First
Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
- NYSC
Discharge Certificate
- O’Level
results (WAEC/NECO/GCE/SSCE) with verification PINs
- Recent
Passport Photograph
- Local
Government Identification Letter
- Master's
Degree Certificate (for PhD applicants)
- Evidence
of membership in professional associations
Shortlisted candidates must prepare their academic
transcripts for the interview stage.
PTDF Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, May 28th,
2025.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the PTDF scholarship portal to apply and access full details of eligible courses and partner institutions.
Don't miss this golden opportunity to advance your education
and career in the oil and gas industry with the support of the Petroleum
Technology Development Fund!
Apply Now and Shape the Future of Energy!
