Thursday, March 31, 2016

PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME PUBLICATION OF 2016/2017 (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)

The National Universities Commission is in receipt of a call notice from the Petroleum Technology Development of Technology (PTDF) inviting suitably qualified candidates for Overseas and in-country i.e Local MSc and PhD Scholarships. The Award will be granted for studies in the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Australia, USAand France (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria. Application Forms can be accessed online at using an ATM (Interswitch, Master Card & Visa card) 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). The criteria for prospective applicants include a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in Oil and Gas related field OR a 2.2 with oil and gas industry experience, NYSC Certificate, be computer literate, possess O/level with credit in English Language; at least C6 in WAEC/SSCE OR C4 and above in NECO and not be above 30 years of age. Those for Overseas (OSS) must be in possession of the following, Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA), Graduate Record Examination, GRE (USA); GMAT for Management related courses (USA) and International English Language Testing System (IELTS) UK. For PhD (OSS &LSS) ··Applicants must be in academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching oil and gas related discipline ·Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 in their first degree and a good second degree certificate; 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 include a valid admission letter, must be over 40 years of age; and must include their Masters Degree project. For the Split-side PhD programme, please click on this link split PhD. N.B: Applicants are advised to note that only those who met the requirements shall be shortlisted 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. Applicants are also to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:
1. First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
2. 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.
4. Recent Passport Photograph
5. Local Government Identification Letter
6. Master's Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only)
7. Admission Letter (PhD Applicants) Meanwhile, the Possession of a valid University Admission letter is compulsory for LSS, MSC & PHD applicants. www.ptdf.cinfores.com

No comments:

Post a Comment

National University Commission

National University Commission
Logo