The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has announced the commencement of applications for the 2025/2026 edition of its Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (OSS), aimed at developing local expertise for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The call for applications was made public in a statement posted on PTDF’s official X platform.
According to the Fund, the OSS programme has been restructured to align more closely with national goals of domestic capacity development. The scheme now prioritizes cultivating a new generation of Nigerian professionals equipped with advanced knowledge and skills to support the country’s energy industry.
“The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is pleased to bring to the notice of the public that the applications for the 2025/2026 Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme (OSS) has commenced,” the Fund said in its announcement.
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Destinations and Structure of Study
Scholarships under the 2025/2026 OSS will be available in selected countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. The scheme covers both Masters’ and Doctoral degree programmes in fields relevant to the petroleum and energy sectors.
MSc programmes will be fully funded in the UK, Germany, France, and Malaysia. For PhD studies, scholarships are available in Germany, France, and Malaysia.
However, for candidates seeking a PhD in the United Kingdom, the scholarship will only be available through a Split-Site Programme, hosted in collaboration with the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (CPESK) and three UK partner institutions: Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde, and University of Portsmouth.
What the Scholarship Covers
The PTDF has confirmed that successful applicants will receive full financial support for the duration of their studies. The package includes:
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Health insurance coverage
- Full tuition and bench fees where applicable
- Living expenses for the entire period of study
The scheme is targeted at Nigerian graduates with strong academic records, pursuing postgraduate degrees in petroleum-related disciplines such as engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, energy management, and renewable energy.
How to Apply
Applications are to be submitted online via the PTDF Scholarship Management Portal. The deadline for submission is June 4, 2025.
Prospective candidates are advised to visit the PTDF website for detailed information on eligibility criteria, required documents, and the full list of partner institutions.
About the PTDF
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund is a statutory agency under the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Established to promote the development of indigenous human capacity for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, the Fund has consistently supported training through scholarship awards, academic grants, and research funding.
Over the years, PTDF has sponsored thousands of Nigerians to pursue postgraduate studies both locally and internationally in critical sectors supporting oil exploration, production, refining, and alternative energy. The Fund also supports academic infrastructure development and manages specialized institutions like the CPESK, aimed at reducing Nigeria’s dependence on expatriate technical labor.
The restructuring of the OSS underlines PTDF’s shift toward strategic talent development—equipping Nigerians with the skills and global exposure needed to take on leadership roles in the evolving energy sector.
For further updates, candidates can follow PTDF on social media or visit the official website: www.ptdf.gov.ng.