Petroleum Technology Development Fund has opened applications for its 2026 Scholarship Scheme, offering fully funded postgraduate scholarships for Nigerians studying in local and selected international universities.
The scholarship programme is aimed at helping build skilled professionals for Nigeria’s oil, gas, energy, and technology sectors through advanced academic training.
According to the official programme details, successful applicants will receive full financial support covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, research costs, and other educational needs.
The scholarship supports both MSc and PhD programmes in fields linked to engineering, energy, environmental sciences, technology, and industrial development.
Scholarship Benefits
Selected candidates will receive several benefits, including:
- Full tuition fees
- Living and accommodation stipends
- Research and study support
- Health insurance
- Flight tickets for overseas scholars
- Learning materials and academic support
- Laptop provision for eligible candidates
- Annual stipends reportedly worth about ₦700,000 for local scholars, depending on programme category
Scholarship Categories
The 2026 PTDF Scholarship Scheme includes four main categories:
- Overseas MSc Scholarships
- Overseas PhD Scholarships
- Local MSc Scholarships
- Local PhD Scholarships
According to PTDF, overseas scholarships will cover selected partner universities in countries including:
- United Kingdom
- Germany
- France
- Malaysia
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be Nigerian citizens
- Hold at least a Second Class Upper degree for MSc applications
- Possess a strong postgraduate qualification for PhD applications
- Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) programme
- Demonstrate good academic performance
- Meet admission requirements for their chosen programme and institution
PTDF noted that additional conditions may apply depending on the scholarship category and study destination.
Priority Fields of Study
Eligible courses generally include:
- Petroleum Engineering
- Energy Studies
- Geosciences
- Environmental Technology
- Renewable Energy
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Offshore and Marine Engineering
Why the Scholarship Matters
The PTDF scholarship programme remains one of Nigeria’s largest government-funded academic support initiatives focused on developing local technical expertise within the energy industry.
Over the years, the programme has supported thousands of Nigerian students studying both within the country and abroad.
The initiative also supports broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity in energy innovation, industrial research, engineering, and technology development.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 5th June 2026.
Interested applicants can access the application portal and full scholarship guidelines through the official PTDF Scholarship Portal.
