The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) has opened applications for its 2026/27 scholarship programme, inviting undergraduate and postgraduate students to apply.
The 2026 PTDF In-Country Scholarships offer an annual grant of ₦700,000, along with a laptop, to students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD programmes at accredited Nigerian universities.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of the federally funded scholarship, including eligibility criteria, benefits, duration, and a step-by-step guide for interested and qualified applicants.
PTDF In-Country Scholarship Details:
The PTDF Scholarship is a Federal Government initiative aimed at building indigenous capacity and advancing petroleum technology to meet the demands of the oil and gas industry.
Applications are now open for suitably qualified candidates seeking Bachelor’s, MSc, and PhD scholarships for the 2026/27 academic session in selected programmes.
The scheme is designed to give beneficiaries access to a broad range of expertise and world-class facilities across partner institutions globally, with applications submitted through PTDF to designated programmes.
2026 PTDF Scholarship Requirements:
To apply for the PTDF Scholarship Programme, interested and qualified applicants should follow the following criteria;
Postgraduate Applicants
- Applicants must possess a full-time admission letter into any of the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
- A minimum of Second-Class lower (2.2) in an Oil and Gas/Management related field.
- A minimum of merit in a second-degree certificate in an Oil and Gas-related discipline.
- Possess at least 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO results (not more than 2 sittings and the two results must precede the first degree).
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate or Letter of exemption
- Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and Local Government).
- Personal statement of at least 1000 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study (Master’s Applicants).
- PhD research proposal of not more than 6 pages. The research area must be relevant to the Oil and Gas industry.
Undergraduate Applicants
- Applicants must be full-time students in any of the Federal Universities in Nigeria.
- Applicants must be presently in the 200 level of study.
- The course of study should be related to the Oil & Gas industry.
- Possess 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics.
- Possession of a valid admission letter into the University is mandatory for all undergraduate applicants.
- Possess a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 3.0 on a scale of 4 which is equivalent to 2.2 in the first year.
- Applicants must provide transcripts for the first year of study (transcripts must be signed and stamped by HOD/Exams Officer or any authorized personnel in the University).
PTDF Scholarship Duration and Reward:
The scholarships are offered to both undergraduates and postgraduates to support their education in Nigerian-based institutions.
- Undergraduates Reward: ₦500,000/Yr + Laptop (625,000 first year)
- Postgraduates (₦700,000/Yr) + Laptop
Required Documents for PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2026:
Applicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach them to their online application forms:
- Evidence of statement of WAEC/SSCE/NECO results with at least 5 credits, including English Language and Mathematics (not more than 2 sittings and the first sitting result must be uploaded).
- Letter of admission into the University.
- First year academic transcript(s) duly signed and stamped by HOD/Exams Officer or any authorized personnel.
- Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and Local Government)
- Personal statement of at least 300 words stating reasons for undertaking the course of study.
Postgraduate Applicants
- First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
- NYSC Certificate or letter of exemption.
- WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Result(s).
- Admission Letter.
- Personal Statement (only MSc applicants).
- Certificate of indigeneship (evidence of state of origin and Local Government).
Additional scanned documents required from PhD applicants:
- Second Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
- PhD research proposal
How To Apply for the 2026 PTDF Scholarship (Step-by-Step Process)
To apply for the 2026 PTDF Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should follow the steps below;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship portal
- Create an Applicant Account or Login to an existing account
- Verify your email address and proceed to Verify your NIN before you start a new application.
- Fill all your personal details and upload the required documents
- Please take note of all file formats and uploads, if the file uploaded does not meet the requirement you will experience an error.
- Preview application and ensure that there are no mistakes before submission. Once application is submitted, you can no longer edit.
- Successful applicants will be shortlisted for interview
- Candidates who successfully scale through the first round of screening will be requested to submit their transcripts.
- All applicants are therefore advised to prepare their transcripts for submission in anticipation of such a request.
