PTDF Overseas Scholarship: Requirements and Application Guide

Nov 19, 2025 0

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is Nigeria’s Government agency with the mandate of developing indigenous capacity and petroleum technology to meet the needs of the oil and gas industry. The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme was developed to offer candidates the opportunity to benefit from a diversified pool of knowledge and the facilities offered by world-class institutions across the globe. Under it, candidates are invited to apply through PTDF to specific programmes at the partner institutions.

PTDF Overseas Scholarships are highly competitive, and only candidates who are outstanding across the board are selected.

Let's delve into the specific requirements and a step-by-step guide on how to apply for this prestigious scholarship.

Selection Criteria

Based on the submitted qualifications, the top applicants for each category from each state are invited for an interview where a selection committee is constituted to assess applications using the following criteria:

Academic merit as evidenced by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts and other professional qualifications acquired
Relevant publications to be referenced by applicant (PhD applicants only)
Membership of professional bodies
The viability of the study/research plan.

How To Apply For PTDF Overseas Scholarship - A STEP BY STEP GUIDE

Follow these steps to successfully apply for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship:

STEP 1: Visit the scholarship portal

Visit the scholarship portal: scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng to create an application account and fill in your details.

STEP 2: NIN Verification

Click on the red button with text “Click here for all failed NIN verification,” then enter your payment transaction reference and NIN to complete the verification. You are required to read and accept the terms and conditions to continue with the application, or if you do not agree, simply decline and end your application.

STEP 3: Fill all fields

You will be required to fill all fields here. Please take note of all file formats and uploads; if the file uploaded does not meet the requirement, you will experience an error.

STEP 4: Course Information

You will be required to accept or decline the terms and conditions stating that PTDF has the right to award another University that is different from the ones you select in this application. Then also, you will be required to choose your first, second, or third choice University and courses.

PLEASE NOTE: If your first choice is a German University, you must choose Abuja as your choice for interview. You are also required to upload your statement of purpose (for MSc applicants)/Research Proposal (For PhD applicants)

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STEP 5: Additional Uploads

Additional Uploads, you are required to upload additional documents; birth certificate, LGA certificate. Please note that PDF sizes should be less than 300KB.

STEP 6: Professional Membership and Publications

You will be required to upload journal/publication (maximum of 5), academic membership of any professional body (maximum of 5).

STEP 7: Preview Application

Preview application and ensure that there are no mistakes before submission.

By following these steps and ensuring you meet the necessary requirements, you can increase your chances of being selected for the PTDF Overseas Scholarship. Good luck!