The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship is one of Nigeria’s most important and targeted postgraduate funding programmes. Established by the Federal Government, PTDF is dedicated to building indigenous human capacity and technological expertise for the oil, gas, and energy industry.
Through its Overseas Scholarship Scheme, PTDF sponsors qualified Nigerian graduates to pursue fully funded Master’s (and PhD) degrees at carefully selected partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The programme focuses exclusively on courses that are relevant to the petroleum and energy sector, ensuring that scholars return with specialised knowledge that directly supports national development goals.
Successful candidates receive comprehensive support that typically includes full tuition fees, living and accommodation allowances, return airfare, and health insurance. By removing financial barriers and prioritising industry-aligned education, the PTDF Scholarship continues to play a vital role in producing the next generation of Nigerian energy professionals, researchers, and leaders.
For ambitious graduates with strong academic records and a clear interest in the oil and gas industry, the PTDF Scholarship remains one of the most strategic and impactful pathways to advanced international education.
Open to: Nigerian citizens.
Focus: MSc (and PhD) in oil-and-gas and related energy fields at partner universities in the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
Benefits: Full tuition, living allowance, accommodation, airfare, and health insurance.
Key requirements (MSc):
- Minimum Second Class Upper (2:1), or Second Class Lower (2:2) with relevant industry experience.
- Completed NYSC.
- Computer literacy and five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics.
- Statement of purpose linking the course to industry and national development.
How to apply:
Through the official PTDF portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng) when the call opens (typically early in the year; 2026 overseas deadline was late February). Only approved courses and partner institutions are eligible.
