PTDF IN-COUNTRY SCHOLARSHIP FOR POSTUNDERGRAD | WUIN

Application Deadline: Friday, 5th June 2026

Available for Nigerians in Public Universities only.

HOW TO APPLY

The online application form can be accessed from the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng. Instructions on how to access the application form are stated on the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng). Applicants are advised to read through the requirements before applying.

RESTRICTIONS

Applicants who have benefited from any of the PTDF scholarships in the past cannot apply for the same or a lower category of degree.
Applicants who are current beneficiaries of any other scholarship need not apply.
Nigerians in Private Universities
Postgraduate applicants who are presently in their final year of studies need not apply.
Not available for 100-level undergraduate students
Only applicants undertaking studies in oil and gas, energy and management-related fields will be considered.
Admission for part-time studies shall not be considered for all categories of applications.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL)

Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN)
Membership of professional bodies.
The viability of the study/research plan (PhD applicants only).
Undergraduate and Postgraduate (MSc) applicants are required to make a case for their scholarship by submitting a statement of purpose stating the reason(s) they wish to undertake the study, the relevance of the proposed study to the industry, and its expected impact on national development.
Applicants must possess 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO, including English Language and Mathematics (not more than 2 sittings, and the two results must precede the first degree).
Applicants must possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.4 on a scale of 5.0. (i.e., Second Class Lower).
Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and local government).

Applicants who meet the above requirements are advised to scan copies of all documents and must be in PDF format, except the passport photograph, and must be in the right file sizes as indicated in the portal. Further requirements include:

UNDERGRADUATES

Admission letter
First-year academic transcript(s), duly signed and stamped by the HOD, Exams Officer, or any authorised personnel.
Evidence of WAEC/SSCE/NECO results with at least 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics (not more than 2 sittings and the first sitting result must be uploaded).
Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and local government).
A personal statement of a minimum of 300 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study.

POSTGRADUATES (MASTERS)

Admission letter
Applicants must possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or letter of exemption.
A personal statement of a minimum of 1,000 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study.

POSTGRADUATES (PHD)

Full-time admission letter into any of the Public Universities.
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) in an oil and gas/management-related field.
A minimum of Merit in a second-degree certificate in an oil and gas-related discipline.
The research area must be relevant to the oil and gas industry.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or letter of exemption.
Postgraduate applicants who meet the requirements shall be shortlisted and invited for oral interviews before the final selection of successful candidates.
PhD applicants are required to submit a research proposal of not more than 6 pages to include topic, introduction, literature review, research question(s), methodology, mode of data collection, expected outcome(s), novelty, relevance to the industry, and appropriate references (The proposal template can be accessed via the applicant's profile on the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal).

PhD ISS (Requirements for Application)

Applicants must possess a full-time admission letter into any of the Public Universities.
A minimum of Second Class Lower (2:2) in an oil and gas/management-related field.
A minimum of Merit in a second-degree certificate in an oil and gas-related discipline.
Applicants must possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results, not more than 2 sittings, and the two results must precede the first degree.
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or letter of exemption.
Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and local government).
The research area must be relevant to the oil and gas industry.
A PhD research proposal of not more than 6 pages. The proposal template can be accessed via the applicant's profile on the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal.
Documents to Be Uploaded by Postgraduate Applicants
PhD research areas have been provided to enable applicants to choose areas of research. Please see the research areas on the PTDF Scholarship Portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng).

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