The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Federal Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous human capacity to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry.
The Fund hereby invites applications from interested and qualified Nigerians to apply for the 2024 Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctorate scholarships in Nigerian Federal Universities.
About Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
PTDF was created with the commitment focused on development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower development through research and training of Nigerians as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the fields of engineering, geology, geosciences, management, economics and relevant fields in the petroleum and solid minerals industry in Nigeria or abroad. The overseas scholarship scheme part of PTDF is an annual programme for MSc and PhD studies. It is aimed at providing Nigerian students with the intellectual foundation and skill-sets that will enable .... continue reading
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Undergraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Undergraduate Scholarship
Undergraduates Reward: N500,000/Yr + Laptop (625,000 first year)
Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarship Qualification
- Applicants must be full time students in any of the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
- Applicants must be presently in 200 level of study.
- The course of study should be related to the Oil & Gas industry.
- Possess 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics.
- Possession of a valid admission letter into the University is mandatory for all undergraduate applicants.
- Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 3.0 on a scale of 4 which is equivalent to 2.2 in the first year.
- Applicants must provide transcripts for the first year of study (transcripts must be signed and stamped by HOD/Exams Officer or any authorized personnel in the University).
- Undergraduate applicants must have completed first year two semester examinations and are presently in second year of studies.
- Only undergraduate applicants undertaking studies in Oil and Gas related fields (as advertised) will be considered, and selection shall be based on grades on the transcripts. (Transcripts must be signed and stamped by HOD/Exams Officer or any authorized personnel of the University).
Documents Required for Application
- Evidence of statement 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).
- Letter of admission into the University.
- First year academic transcript(s) duly signed and stamped by HOD/Exams Officer or any authorized personnel.
- Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and Local Government)
- Personal statement of at least 300 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study.
Application Deadline
June 24, 2024
How to Apply
Online application :This 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 Portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng). The Applicants are advised to read the requirements before applying.
For more details,visit PTDF website
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