PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship Form 2020/2021 [Overseas] is Out

Apply for PTDF Postgraduate Scholarship Form for 2020/2021 Session Here.

The PTDF postgraduate scholarship form 2020/2021 application ongoing. The Strategic Partnership Scholarship was developed to improve the Funds’ Overseas Scholarship Scheme by offering candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe.

In recognition of the fact that the best education can be found on numerous shores, the Fund has sought out strategic partnerships in Germany, France and China where candidates are offered the opportunity to study in English-taught classes and conduct research in world-class facilities where they will also have the opportunity of experiencing new cultures and work environments.

Under this scheme, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at the partner institutions in any of the three countries (full list of sponsored courses is available below). The award includes the provision of flight tickets, payment of health insurance, payment of tuition and bench fees (where applicable) as well as the provision of allowances to meet the costs of accommodation and living expenses.

The programmes will also include language classes to aid scholars settle into their new environments. Please note that the Fund will be responsible for obtaining admissions for the candidates to their selected programmes.

Application Process:

1. 1. Visit the PTDF scholarship website via; scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng to create application account and fill in your details.
   2. An email with instructions on how to login and set your password will be sent to the email address you entered.

Selection Process, Criteria & Requirements:

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected. A selection committee will be constituted to assess applications using the following criteria;

• Academic merit as evidenced by quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, other professional qualifications acquired, and relevant publications to be referenced by applicant.
• Membership of professional bodies.
• The viability of the study /research plan (PhD Applicants only).
• Applicants are required to make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) they want to undertake the study, the relevance of the proposed study to the oil & gas industry and its expected impact on national development (MSc Applicants only).

Requirements:

MSc;
– A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
– Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
– Must be computer literate
– Possession of 5 O/level credits including English Language.

PhD;
– Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
– Must be computer literate
– A minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in their first degree and a good second degree certificate;
– Must submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than 5 pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
– Applicants must also include their masters degree project.

Requirements Documents:

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:

1. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
2. NYSC discharge certificate
3. WAEC /GCE /SSCE/ NECO results as well as the PIN numbers on the application forms to enable
4. PTDF view the O’level results on the relevant website).
5. Recent Passport Photograph
6. Local Government Identification Letter
7. Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
8. Evidence of membership of professional associations.

*Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will be requested to submit their transcripts; all applicants are therefore advised to prepare their transcripts for submission in anticipation of such a request.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 15TH JANUARY 2020.