LunagisthubFederal Government Opens Applications for 2026 Overseas Scholarships
The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This scheme provides opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students to pursue Master’s (MSc) and Doctoral (PhD) degrees in reputable universities abroad .
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must:
– Possess a minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) degree for MSc applicants or a good postgraduate degree for PhD applicants
– Have completed the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program
– Be computer literate
– Possess five O’Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
– Have a verified National Identity Number (NIN)
Scholarship Benefits
The PTDF scholarship is a fully funded program that covers:
– Tuition fees
– Return flight tickets
– Health insurance
– Accommodation and living expenses
– Bench fees (where applicable)
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply online through the PTDF scholarship portal at (link unavailable) The deadline for submission is February 27, 2026. Applicants are advised to carefully review the list of approved programs and partner universities before proceeding with their application .
Selection Process
The selection process is highly competitive, and candidates will be assessed based on academic merit, research proposals, professional memberships, and relevance of the proposed study to the oil and gas industry .
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