The establishment of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)for the training of Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of Engineering, Geology, Science and Management in the petroleum sector was the first major step at institutionalizing the policy of local manpower development in the oil and gas industry. Prior to its establishment, the government had taken legislative actions mandating international oil companies to employ and train Nigerians such that after a given period, Nigerians will take over the running of the Industry from exploration to marketing.
PTDF is therefore a special purpose Fund to train and make available skilled, competent and qualified local manpower for the oil and gas industry. It is also involved in developing and upgrading local institutions that are used in providing training and education to Nigerians to make them competent, capable and skilled to participate actively in the industry. Through research and adaptation of technology, PTDF strives to promote processes for the development of material input required by the industry using local raw materials and indigenous researchers.
ELIGIBILITY for the PTDF OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
- Candidates with a minimum of 2.2 in a related discipline can apply for MSc.
- Candidates with a minimum of 2.2 in their BSc and Merit i.e PhD grade in their MSc can apply for PhD.
- Possession of 5 O/level credits including English Language.
- Must have completed the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC)
- Those without NYSC certificate but currently serving can upload call-up or posting letter in lieu of NYSC certificate
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
METHOD OF APPLICATION
DEADLINE OF APPLICATION
January 28th, 2022