PTDF ISS Scholarship 2023/2024 Application Guide and Form

PTDF ISS SCHOLARSHIP 2023/2024 is out.| Petroleum Technology Development Fund In-Country Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Scholars in Nigerian Federal Universities.

Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship

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 2023/2024 Undergraduate, Master’s, and Doctorate scholarships in Nigerian Federal Universities.

PTDF ISS Scholarship 2023/2024

As stated above, we will like to use this medium to inform the general public that the application for the 2023/2024 PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme for Undergraduate & Postgraduate Scholars in Nigerian Federal Universities has started.

Eligibility

Nigerians seeking undergraduate and postgraduates (MSc & PhD) degrees in relevant fields in the oil and Gas industry;

Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) before applying for the scholarship and verify the NIN before proceeding with the application (NIMC verification charges apply).
Applicants who have benefitted from any of the PTDF scholarships in the past CANNOT APPLY for the same or lower category of degree.
Applicants who are current beneficiaries of any other scholarship NEED NOT APPLY.
Application is restricted to Federal Universities and for specific courses
Admission for part-time studies shall not be considered for all categories of applications.

Important Documents to Apply for PTDF ISS Undergraduate Scholarship

Undergraduate applicants who meet the above requirements are to upload the following documents

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.

Important Documents to Apply for PTDF ISS Post Graduate Scholarship

Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to the online application forms (all documents must be legible and in pdf, except your passport photo and must be in the right file sizes as indicated on the portal):

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
NYSC Certificate or letter of exemption.
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Result(s).
Admission Letter.
Personal Statement (only MSc applicants).
Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and Local Government).

Additional scanned documents required from PhD applicants:

Second Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
PhD research proposal (The proposal template can be accessed via the applicant’s profile on the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal)