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PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme (ISS) for Nigerian Students
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About this opportunity
Fully Funded Undergraduate, Masters, PhD scholarship for Nigerian students in Nigeria. Annual deadline.
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) offers the In-Country Scholarship Scheme (ISS) for Nigerian students pursuing undergraduate, master’s, or PhD studies in Nigerian public universities. The scholarship targets fields related to the oil and gas, energy, and management sectors. Applications open on 27 April 2026 and close on 5 June 2026.
What it offers
- Fully funded scholarship covering tuition and related expenses.
- Competitive selection based on academic merit and relevance to the oil and gas industry.
Who can apply
- Nigerian citizens only.
- Undergraduate applicants must be in their second year with a minimum CGPA of 2.4 (Second Class Lower) and 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO, including English and Mathematics.
- Master’s applicants require a Second Class Lower degree in an oil and gas-related field and a NYSC certificate.
- PhD applicants need a Second Class Lower degree, a Merit in a second-degree certificate, and a relevant research proposal.
- Applicants must not have previously received a PTDF scholarship for the same or lower degree category.
What you'll do
- Submit a personal statement (undergraduate: 300 words; master’s: 1,000 words) outlining reasons for study and industry relevance.
- PhD applicants must submit a research proposal (max 6 pages) on a topic relevant to the oil and gas industry.
How to apply
- Complete the online application via the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal (scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng).
- Verify your National Identity Number (NIN) before applying.
- Upload required documents, including admission letter, transcripts, NYSC certificate, and certificate of indigeneship.
Good to know
- The scholarship is merit-driven and competitive, with selection based on equitable representation across Nigeria’s states.
- Only full-time studies in public universities are eligible; part-time admissions are excluded.
- Postgraduate applicants may be shortlisted for oral interviews.
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Key details
TypeScholarship
Location
Nigeria
NigeriaLevelUndergraduate, Masters, PhD
FundingFully Funded NGN
LanguageENGLISH
DeadlineDeadline not stated — check the official page
EligibilityNational
Nigerian citizens enrolled in full-time undergraduate, master’s, or PhD programmes in Nigerian public universities in oil and gas, energy, or management-related fields.
What you get
- Full tuition coverage
- Stipend for living expenses
- NYSC certificate support (for eligible applicants)
Documents needed
- National Identity Number (NIN) verification
- Evidence of WAEC/SSCE/NECO results (5 credits, including English and Mathematics)
- Letter of admission into the university
- Academic transcripts (signed and stamped)
- Certificate of indigeneship (state of origin and local government)
- Personal statement (undergraduate: 300 words; master’s: 1,000 words)
- NYSC certificate or letter of exemption (for postgraduate applicants)
- First-degree certificate or statement of results (for postgraduate applicants)
- Second-degree certificate or statement of results (for PhD applicants)
- PhD research proposal (max 6 pages)
How to apply
- Register and verify National Identity Number (NIN) via the PTDF portal
- Complete the online application form on scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng
- Upload all required documents in PDF format
- Submit the application before the deadline
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Source : scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng · Always verify details on the official site.