The Federal Government has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
The announcement was made on Monday in a post shared via X (formerly Twitter) by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media, Dada Olusegun. According to the post, the scheme provides opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students to study in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
“FG has announced the commencement of applications for 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarships overseas,” the post stated.
Information published on the PTDF scholarship board website shows that the scheme is open to MSc and PhD candidates in disciplines relevant to the oil and gas sector. The scholarship covers tuition, return flight tickets, accommodation and living allowances, health insurance, and bench fees where applicable.
The fund said the programme is designed to build local capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry through access to global training and research opportunities.
“The 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships provide access to world-class training, research facilities, and global expertise, while developing indigenous capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector,” the statement said.
Requirements for MSc applicants include a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in a first degree or Second Class Upper (2.1), completion of the National Youth Service Corps programme, computer literacy, and five O-Level credits including English Language and Mathematics. PhD applicants are required to submit a research proposal of up to five pages outlining their objectives, methodology, and data collection approach.
For PhD candidates applying to study in the United Kingdom, the scholarship will operate under a split-site arrangement. This allows research to be conducted between the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna, and selected partner universities in the UK, including Robert Gordon University, the University of Strathclyde, and the University of Portsmouth.
The PTDF emphasised that the scholarship process is highly competitive and based strictly on merit.
“Only candidates who demonstrate outstanding merit and suitability will be considered,” the statement said.
Applicants are required to ensure that their National Identity Number is verified before applying, as multiple applications or submission of falsified documents will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested candidates are to apply online through the PTDF scholarship portal. Applications close on February 27, 2026.
