Federal Government don officially open application for di 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme, giving Nigerian postgraduate students chance to study oil and gas-related courses for top institutions abroad.
Di scholarship go allow successful candidates pursue MSc and PhD programmes for countries like United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia.
Di development confirm for post wey Office of di Special Adviser to di President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, share for X (formerly Twitter), as part of government effort to build local capacity for Nigeria energy sector.
According to PTDF, di scholarship go fully cover tuition fees, return flight ticket, accommodation, monthly living allowance, health insurance and bench fees where applicable.
Di programme dey open for both MSc and PhD applicants, and selection go depend on academic performance, relevance of course to oil and gas industry, research proposal and professional qualifications.
PTDF say di 2026 overseas scholarship go give candidates access to world-class training, modern research facilities and global expertise, while helping Nigeria develop indigenous capacity for oil and gas sector.
For PhD candidates wey wan study for UK, PTDF explain say dem go follow split-site arrangement. Dis one go allow students carry out research both for College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), and partner universities like Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde and University of Portsmouth.
PTDF warn say di scholarship highly competitive, and only candidates with strong academic and professional records go qualify.
For MSc applicants, requirements include minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) degree, completion of NYSC, computer literacy, and at least five O’Level credits including English Language and Mathematics. PhD applicants must also submit detailed research proposal of not more than five pages, clearly stating objectives, methodology and data collection plan.
Di Fund also stress say all applicants must get valid National Identity Number (NIN). PTDF warn say multiple applications or submission of fake documents go lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications dey strictly online via scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng, and closing date na February 27, 2026.
Analysts say di scholarship scheme no just dey help individual students, but e also go strengthen Nigeria capacity for research, technology and innovation for oil and gas industry, wey remain one of di key drivers of di national economy.
