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- 1 PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND (PTDF) 2016/2017 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)
- 1.1 PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR LSS, MSC & PHD APPLICANTS.
- 1.2 CRITERIA
- 1.3
- 1.4 MSc (OSS & LSS)
- 1.5 PhD (OSS & LSS)
- 1.6 DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION FORM
- 1.7 LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
- 1.8 A. MSc
- 1.9 B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT FUND (PTDF) 2016/2017 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)
The Petroleum Technology
Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources
established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting
petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas
industry through research and training of Nigerians.
Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources
established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting
petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas
industry through research and training of Nigerians.
To ensure a steadfast
implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably
qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships.
Awards will be granted for studies in the 2016/2017 academic session in the
United Kingdom Germany, Australia,
USA and France (Greneble) as
well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.
implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably
qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships.
Awards will be granted for studies in the 2016/2017 academic session in the
United Kingdom Germany, Australia,
USA and France (Greneble) as
well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.
Application Forms can be accessed
online at www.ptdf.cinfores.com using an ATM (Interswitch, Master Card &
Visa) or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of
First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the 36 States and FCT, upon payment of a
NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to
access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
online at www.ptdf.cinfores.com using an ATM (Interswitch, Master Card &
Visa) or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of
First Bank of Nigeria Plc in all the 36 States and FCT, upon payment of a
NON-REFUNDABLE sum of N1,000 (One Thousand Naira Only). Instructions on how to
access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.
Applicants may please note that
only those who meet the requirements below shall be short listed and invited
for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral
interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on
dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview,
successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.
only those who meet the requirements below shall be short listed and invited
for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral
interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on
dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview,
successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE POSSESSION OF A VALID
UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR LSS, MSC & PHD APPLICANTS.
CRITERIA
MSc (OSS & LSS)
1.
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas
related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
A minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in an Oil and Gas
related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience
2.
National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
3.
Applicants must be computer literate
Applicants must be computer literate
4.
Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language;
At least C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 and above in NECO.
Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language;
At least C6 in WAEC/SSCE or C4 and above in NECO.
5.
Applicants must not be above 30 years of age
Applicants must not be above 30 years of age
Applicants for OSS
must be in possession of the following:
must be in possession of the following:
i.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA)
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA)
ii.
G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA)
G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA)
iii. GMAT
-for Management related courses (USA)
-for Management related courses (USA)
iv.
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) (UK)
International English Language Testing System
(IELTS) (UK)
PhD (OSS & LSS)
1
Applicant must be in the academic in Nigeria
Institutions teaching oil and gas related discipline
Applicant must be in the academic in Nigeria
Institutions teaching oil and gas related discipline
2
Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their
first degree and a good second degree certificate
Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their
first degree and a good second degree certificate
3
Applicants must submit a research proposal
relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than- 5 pages) to include: Topic,
introduction; objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
Applicants must submit a research proposal
relevant to the oil and gas industry (of not more than- 5 pages) to include: Topic,
introduction; objective, methodology and mode of data collection;
4
Applicants must include a valid admission
letter;
Applicants must include a valid admission
letter;
5
Applicants must not be over 40 years of age and
Applicants must not be over 40 years of age and
6
Applicants must include their masters degree project.
Applicants must include their masters degree project.
For the Split-Site PhD Programme please
click on this link (Split Phd).
click on this link (Split Phd).
DOCUMENTS TO SCAN AND ATTACH TO THE
APPLICATION FORM
Applicants are advised to scan
copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
1
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
2
NYSC discharge certificate
NYSC discharge certificate
3 WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN -numbers on
the application forms, to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.
.
the application forms, to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.
.
4
Recent Passport Photograph
Recent Passport Photograph
5
Local Government Identification Letter
Local Government Identification Letter
6
Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
7
Admission Letter (PhD Applicants)
Admission Letter (PhD Applicants)
LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP
Scholarships will be offered for admission
into the underlisted courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to
apply for admission into Universities in the UK,
Germany, Norway, Australia
and the United States
that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology
Development
into the underlisted courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to
apply for admission into Universities in the UK,
Germany, Norway, Australia
and the United States
that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology
Development
Fund Scholarship. The Local
scholarship scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities
and Centre of Exellence in Courses core to Oil & Gas Industry
scholarship scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities
and Centre of Exellence in Courses core to Oil & Gas Industry
A. MSc
Scholarships will be offered for
admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are
advised to apply for admission into universities in the UK and France that offer these courses,
while applying for the Petroleum Development Fund Scholarship.
admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are
advised to apply for admission into universities in the UK and France that offer these courses,
while applying for the Petroleum Development Fund Scholarship.
1
Assets Management (Engineering Asset Management)
Assets Management (Engineering Asset Management)
2
Basin Evolution and Dynamics
Basin Evolution and Dynamics
3
Control System And Applied Instrumentation
Control System And Applied Instrumentation
4
Design of Rotating Machines
Design of Rotating Machines
5
Diving and Under Water Technology
Diving and Under Water Technology
6
Energy Systems Engineering
Energy Systems Engineering
7
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering
8
Environmental Remote Sensing
Environmental Remote Sensing
9
Fire and Explosion Engineering
Fire and Explosion Engineering
10
Flow Assurance
Flow Assurance
11
Fluid mechanics and Energetic (France)
Fluid mechanics and Energetic (France)
12
Health Safety and Environmental
Health Safety and Environmental
13
Hydraulic Engineering (France)
Hydraulic Engineering (France)
14
International Shipping
International Shipping
15
Marine computational Fluid Dynamics
Marine computational Fluid Dynamics
16
Maritime Operation
Maritime Operation
17
Offshore and Ocean Technology
Offshore and Ocean Technology
18
Offshore Engineering
Offshore Engineering
19
Petroleum Engineering (UK,
UNSW, Australia)
Petroleum Engineering (UK,
UNSW, Australia)
20
Pipeline Engineering
Pipeline Engineering
21
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
22
Refinery Design and Operations
Refinery Design and Operations
23
Renewable Energy Engineering (UNSW- Australia)
Renewable Energy Engineering (UNSW- Australia)
24
Subsea Engineering
Subsea Engineering
25
Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
26
Geothermal Engineering (Germany)
Geothermal Engineering (Germany)
27
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering (USP- Brazil;
Germany)
Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering (USP- Brazil;
Germany)
28
Naval and Ocean Engineering (USP, Brazil)
Naval and Ocean Engineering (USP, Brazil)
29
Mining and Petroleum Engineering (USP/Brazil)
Mining and Petroleum Engineering (USP/Brazil)
30
Production Engineering (USp, Brazil)
Production Engineering (USp, Brazil)
31
Systems Engineering and Engineering (Germany)
Systems Engineering and Engineering (Germany)
32
Geology and Petroleum Geology (Germany)
Geology and Petroleum Geology (Germany)
33
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology (Germany)
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology (Germany)
B. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAS
The PhD research areas in
addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following
related areas:
addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following
related areas:
1
Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and
Environment).
Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and
Environment).
2
Marginal Fields Development.
Marginal Fields Development.
3
Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
4
Geology and Petroleum Geology.
Geology and Petroleum Geology.
5
Civil and Marine Engineering.
Civil and Marine Engineering.
6
Renewable Energy.
Renewable Energy.
7
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
8
Refining Technology.
Refining Technology.
9
Ship
Building& Marine
Technology.
Ship
Building& Marine
Technology.
PLEASE NOTE THAT:
RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR
MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIEDTO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIEDTO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31st OCTOBER 2015.