The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has shortlisted 5,000 Nigerian graduates for interviews in its 2025–2026 Overseas Scholarship Scheme. The candidates were selected from a competitive pool of over 29,000 applicants nationwide.
This initiative, aimed at closing Nigeria’s technical manpower gap in the oil and gas sector, offers fully funded opportunities for postgraduate studies in select universities across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Malaysia. Successful applicants will pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in energy-related disciplines.
According to the PTDF, interviews are being held simultaneously across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones. Candidates are assessed on academic performance, research potential, and professional relevance. A panel comprising university lecturers and industry experts is responsible for the screening process.
In a new addition to the scheme, selected PhD candidates bound for the UK will undertake a split-site study model, combining research in Nigerian institutions—particularly through the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies in Kaduna—with study abroad.
The scheme, which began in 2000, is fully funded by revenue from Nigeria’s oil sector. It covers tuition, travel expenses, accommodation, living allowances, and health insurance. The final number of awardees will be announced after the interview process is completed.
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