PTDF Overseas MSc and PhD scholarships, Nigeria for Master

Eligibility Criteria

A. 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 and Mathematics.

• Statement of purpose (maximum 500 words) stating the reason(s) for the proposed study, its relevance to the industry and its expected impact on national development.

• Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply).

B. 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
• A research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than five pages) to include: Topic, introduction, objective, methodology and mode of data collection
• All lecturers must produce a letter from their Vice Chancellor confirming that they are not in receipt of any other scholarships
• Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are to note that they will be required to verify their NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply)

Offered Benefits

•  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.

Application Process

Important Notes:

• PTDF Overseas Masters & PhD Scholarships Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship. Applicants are also expected to verify their NIN before completing the application. (charges may apply).
• Ongoing PhD Candidates could only apply provided their Universities are among the PTDF Partnership Universities as listed above;
• Candidates who have benefitted from any of the PTDF scholarships in the past cannot apply for the same type of programme, except a higher programme;
• Candidates who are in possession of a higher degree cannot apply for the same type of programme
• Candidates who are beneficiaries of any other scholarship need not apply;
• 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.

Required Documents:

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

• First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result

• NYSC discharge certificate

• WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the PINs on the application forms to enable PTDF to view the O’level results on the relevant website.

• Recent Passport Photograph

• Local Government Identification Letter

• Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)

• Evidence of membership of professional associations