Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026: Dates, Eligibility Scope and Application Portal
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund, PTDF, has announced the start of applications for its 2025/2026 In-Country Scholarship Scheme for qualified Nigerian students.
PTDF offers scholarships to qualified Nigerians at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in oil and gas-related disciplines. The scheme covers students pursuing relevant courses across the country; that is the focus of this application round.
The application portal opens on Monday, 20 April 2026, and closes on Friday, 29 May 2026.
PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026 opening and closing date
Applications for the 2025/2026 scholarship cycle will run for six weeks.
Candidates should note these dates:
- Opening date: Monday, 20 April 2026
- Closing date: Friday, 29 May 2026
The portal remains active within that period, so qualified applicants need to complete and submit their forms before the deadline.
Who can apply for the PTDF In-Country Scholarship Scheme
PTDF has invited:
- undergraduate students
- postgraduate students
- candidates in oil and gas-related disciplines
The notice is for qualified Nigerian students. It applies to those seeking the 2025/2026 In-Country Scholarship Scheme.
What the PTDF scholarship covers
The scheme is for undergraduate and postgraduate studies in relevant fields.
PTDF describes the scholarship as part of its work in building human capacity for Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. For students in approved areas, the scheme opens a clear academic route; the dates are already fixed.
How to apply for PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026
Interested candidates are to apply online through the PTDF scholarship application portal.
Applicants are expected to submit their applications during the six-week window. The call is already open; late action could close the door.
Final note on PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026
The PTDF In-Country Scholarship 2025/2026 is open for six weeks, from Monday, 20 April 2026, to Friday, 29 May 2026.
Qualified Nigerian students at undergraduate and postgraduate level in oil and gas-related fields can now submit their applications through the official portal. The window is short; early submission makes sense.
