FG begins application process for 2026 overseas scholarships
The Federal Government has started accepting applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund Overseas Scholarship Scheme. The scholarship targets Nigerian postgraduate students interested in studying in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia. Dada Olusegun confirmed the announcement through a post on X by the Office of the Special Adviser to the President on Social Media. The scheme is designed to build capacity in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector by offering access to world-class training and research opportunities.
What we know
- The 2026 PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is open to MSc and PhD candidates in fields relevant to the oil and gas industry.
- Benefits include tuition, return flight tickets, accommodation, living allowances, health insurance, and bench fees where applicable.
- PhD applicants to the United Kingdom will participate in a split-site arrangement between the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna, and select UK universities.
- The selection process is highly competitive, focusing on academic credentials, research proposals, professional memberships, and relevance to the oil and gas sector.
- Applicants must meet specific academic requirements, verify their National Identity Number, and avoid multiple applications or falsified documents to prevent disqualification.
