The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) announced the start of requests for the 2025/2026 edition of its third -cycle scholarship program (OSS) abroad, aimed at developing local expertise for the Nigeria oil and gas sector. The call for applications was made public in a press release published on the official X PTDF platform.
According to the fund, the OSS program has been restructured to align itself more closely with the national objectives of the development of domestic capacities. The program now prioritizes the culture of a new generation of Nigerian professionals team With advanced knowledge and skills to support the country’s energy industry.
“The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is happy to note the public that requests for the third cycle (OSS) program of 2025/2026 abroad have started,” said the fund in its ad.
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Destinations and structure of the study
Scholarships under the 2025/2026 OSS will be available in selected countries, including the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia. The program covers the masters and the doctorate programs In the relevant fields for the oil and energy sectors.
MSC programs will be fully funded in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Malaysia. For doctoral studies, scholarships are available in Germany, France and Malaysia.
However, for candidates for the search for a doctorate in the United Kingdom, the scholarship will only be available through a divided site program, organized in collaboration with the PTDF College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna (CPESK) and three British partner institutions: Robert Gordon University, University of Strathclyde and University of Portsmouth.
What the scholarship covers
The PTDF confirmed that the candidates selected will receive full financial support for the duration of their studies. The package includes:
- Round-trip flight tickets
- Health insurance coverage
- Full costs of tuition fees and bench, if applicable
- Alternative costs for the entire study period
The program is intended for Nigerian graduates with solid academic files,, The continuation of third cycle diplomas in oil -related disciplines such as engineering, geosciences, environmental sciences, energy management and renewable energies.
How to apply
Apps are at be subject to online via the PTDF scholarship management portal. The deadline for submission is June 4, 2025.
Potential candidates are advised to visit the PTDF website for detailed information on the eligibility criteria, the 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 Aboriginal human capacity for the Nigeria oil and gas industry, the fund has always supported training through scholarships, academic grants and research funding.
Over the years, the PTDF has sponsored thousands of Nigerians to pursue third cycle studies both Locally and internationally in critical sectors supporting exploration, production, refining and alternative energy. The fund also supports the development of academic infrastructure and manages specialized institutions such as the CPESK, destined To reduce Nigeria’s dependence on the technical work of expatriates.
The restructuring of the OSS underlines the change of PTDF to the strategic development of talents – equip the Nigerians with the skills and the global exhibition necessary to assume leadership roles in the evolution of the energy sector.
For other updates, candidates can follow the PTDF on social networks or visit the official website: www.ptdf.gov.ng.
