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2016/2017 Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Scheme (OVERSEAS & LOCAL) for Nigerians

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: October 31st 2015

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.

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 (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria.

Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below 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.

CRITERIA

    1. MSc (OSS and 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.
      2. National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate.
      3. 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.
      5. Applicants must not be above 30 years of age.
Applicants for OSS must be in possession of the following:
    1. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (USA).
    2. G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination) (USA).
    3. GMAT – for Management related courses (USA).
    4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (UK).

  1. PhD (OSS and LSS)

    1. Applicants must be in the academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching an oil and gas related discipline.
    2. 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.
    4. Applicants must include a valid admission letter.
    5. Applicants must not be over 40 years of age.
    6. Applicants must include their masters degree project.

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:
  • First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
  • NYSC discharge certificate.
  • WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.
  • Recent Passport Photograph.
  • Local Government Identification Letter.
  • Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only).
  • Admission Letter (PhD Applicants).
  • Birth Certificate.

 

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:
  • First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
  • NYSC discharge certificate.
  • WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO Results or provide PIN numbers on the application forms to enable PTDF view the results on the relevant website.
  • Recent Passport Photograph.
  • Local Government Identification Letter.
  • Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only).
  • Admission Letter (PhD Applicants).
  • Birth Certificate.

For information on the Split-Site PhD Programme, : Split PhD Programme

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP

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, 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 and Gas Industry

      1. 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, 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

      1. Assets Management (Engineering Asset Management)
      2. Basin Evolution and Dynamics
      3. Control System And Applied Instrumentation
      4. Design of Rotating Machines
      5. Diving and Under Water Technology
      6. Energy Systems Engineering
      7. Environmental Engineering
      8. Environmental Remote Sensing
      9. Fire and Explosion Engineering
      10. Flow Assurance
      11. Fluid Mechanics and Energetic (France)
      12. Health Safety and Environmental
      13. Hydraulic Engineering (France)
      14. International Shipping
      15. Marine computational Fluid Dynamics
      16. Maritime Operation
      17. Offshore and Ocean Technology
      18. Offshore Engineering
      19. Petroleum Engineering (UK, UNSW, Australia)
      20. Pipeline Engineering
      21. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
      22. Refinery Design and Operations
      23. Renewable Energy Engineering (UNSW – Australia)
      24. Subsea Engineering
      25. Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
      26. Geothermal Engineering (Germany)
      27. Mechatronics and Mechanical Systems Engineering (USP – Brasil, Germany)
      28. Naval and Ocean Engineering (USP, Brazil)
      29. Mining and Petroleum Engineering (USP, Brasil)
      30. Production Engineering (USP, Brasil)
      31. Systems Engineering and Engineering (Germany)
      32. Geology and Petroleum Geology (Germany)
      33. Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology (Germany)

 

    1. 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:

    1. Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
    2. Marginal Fields Development.
    3. Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
    4. Geology and Petroleum Geology.
    5. Civil and Marine Engineering.
    6. Renewable Energy.
    7. Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
    8. Refining Technology.
    9. Ship Building and Marine Technology
 How to Apply:
  • Application Forms can be accessed online at www.ptdf.cinfores.com 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). Instructions on how to access the form online is clearly stated on the backside of the cards.

NOTE

 

  • RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY.
  • APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
  • CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31st OCTOBER 2015.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Scholarship Scheme 2016/2017 

 

 

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SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme
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2014 SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for Nigerians

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: January 24 2014

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) announces the fifth annual SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme for applicants from Rivers, Delta and Bayelsa States.

The objective of the scheme is to provide an opportunity for qualifying students from these Niger Delta States to further their education in courses that are relevant to the oil and gas industry.

In the four years since the programme was launched 40 students have benefitted from the opportunity to study at world-renowned institutions.

SPDC will award 10 scholarships for one-year M.Sc studies in partnership with three universities in the UK—Imperial College London, University College, London and the University of Leeds for the academic year commencing September 2014.

The following courses will be offered:

IMPERIAL COLLEGE, LONDON    

  • MSc PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
  • MSc PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
  • MSc PETROLEUM GEOPHYSICS

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON

  • MSc CHEMICAL/PROCESS ENGINEERING
  • MSc MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
  • MSc CIVIL ENGINEERING

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS     

  • MSc EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS
  • MSc ELECTRONIC/ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must:

  • display intellectual ability and leadership potential
  • meet the University’s English language requirements (usually at least 6.5 in IELTS or equivalent TOEFL score valid for Sept 2014, admission)
  • be between 21-28 years by 30/09/2014
  • be indigenes of Rivers, Delta or Bayelsa States (proof of this will be required)
  • currently reside in Nigeria
  • return and take up permanent residence in Nigeria after completion of the proposed programme of study
  • have obtained a university degree equivalent to a UK Second Class Upper (Honours Degree) at a minimum
  • not have studied previously in the UK or any other developed country
  • have a valid Nigerian passport valid till December, 2015
  • be neither current nor former employees (who have left employment less than 5 years before) of SPDC, the Royal Dutch Shell Group of Companies or Karamat Ltd
  • not be a spouse, child or ward of staff of Shell Companies in Nigeria or Karamat Ltd.

Application Process

  • Submit application for admission to the respective university for any of the qualifying courses
  • Application forms for the scholarship will ONLY be available through the websites of the participating universities following an offer of admission
  • Universities will process applications and select candidates to attend an interview with a Consultant before being considered for final selection
  • Completed scholarship application forms must reach participating universities not later than January 24, 2014.

The scholarship will cover tuition fees, one return flight ticket from Nigeria to the UK and a contribution towards living expenses only*.

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED AT [email protected] or through the individual universities.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SPDC Niger Delta Postgraduate Scholarship Scheme

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2013/2014 PTDF Local and Overseas SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME for Nigerians ( Undergraduate, Masters and PHD Scholarships).

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: March 26 2013

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.

PTDF mission therefore is to train Nigerians to qualify as graduates, professionals, technicians and craftsmen in the field of engineering, geology, science and management in the oil and gas industry in Nigeria or abroad. We have a vision to serve not only as a vessel for the development of indigenous manpower and technology transfer/acquisition in the petroleum industry but also to make Nigeria a human resource centre for the West African sub-region.

To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in the 2013/2014 academic session in the United Kingdom and France (Grenoble INP) and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2013/2014 session. However, the Undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only on subject areas listed below.

Application Forms can be accessed online at APPLICATION WEBSITE using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated main branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc  in all the 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 shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Master’s, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full time) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.

PTDF however wishes to inform applicants that the Overseas Scholarship Scheme was instituted as a short term measure to address identified skills gaps, pending the outcome of the various capacity building efforts being made to enable our domestic universities effectively handle the onerous task of grooming qualitative professionals in the oil and gas related disciplines.

With the numerous upgrade programmes executed by the Fund in some Federal Universities in Nigeria, emphasis has shifted to training Nigerians in-country. Consequently, only a limited number of candidates will be sponsored overseas and the rest in Nigerian Universities listed below.

 

LIST OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES:

 

–          African University of Science and Technology – Petroleum Engineering

–          Institute of Petroleum Studies, Port Harcourt

–          University of Port Harcourt- Gas Eng

–          University of Ibadan- Petroleum Eng

–          University of Nigeria Nsukka- Geology

–          University of Benin- Chemical Engineering

–          University of Jos- Mining & Geology

–          University of Maiduguri – Geology

–          Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng

–          Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry

–          University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng

–          Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng

 

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS MUST BE IN THEIR 2ND YEAR IN ANY OF THE LISTED NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, WHILE THE POSSESSION OF A VALID UNIVERSITY ADMISSION LETTER IS COMPULSORY FOR ALL PHD APPLICANTS.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

 

A.    UNDER GRADUATE  (Nigeria Only)

1.      Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics

2.      Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.

3.      Must have scored a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on scale of 5 or 4.5 on a scale of 7 in their 1st Year.

4.      Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter

5.      Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:

i.         Minimum of Upper Credit at the Diploma level

ii.         Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.

iii.         Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).

 

 

B.     MSc (Overseas)

 

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

2.      National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate

3.      Applicants must be computer literate

4.      Possession of O/level with Credit in English Language in WAEC/SSCE (C6) or NECO (C4);

5.      Applicants must not be above 30 years of age

 

Applicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply

 

i.         Test of English  as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

ii.       G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)

iii.     GMAT –for Management related courses

iv.     International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

 

C.     PhD

1.      Applicants must be in the academics in Nigerian Institutions, teaching an oil and gas related discipline;

2.      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;

4.      Applicants must include a valid admission letter;

5.      Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;

6.      Applicants must include their masters degree project

 

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:

 

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)

 

LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR  SPONSORSHIP

 

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 Technology Development Fund Scholarship.

 

1.      Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)

2.      Basin Evolution and Dynamics

3.      Diving and Underwater Technology

4.      Energy Systems Engineering

5.      Environmental Engineering

6.      Environmental Remote Sensing

7.      Fire & Explosion Engineering

8.      Health Safety and Environment

9.      Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics

10.  Maritime Operations

11.  Occupational Health and Safety

12.  Offshore and Ocean Technology

13.  Offshore Engineering

14.  Pipeline Engineering

15.  Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

16.  Refinery Design and Operations

17.  Subsea Engineering

18.  Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)

19.  Welding Engineering

20.  Design of Rotating Machines

21.  Control Systems

22.  Hydraulic Engineering (France)

23.  Fluid Mechanics and Energetics (France)

 

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:

 

1.         Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).

2.         Marginal Fields Development.

3.         Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.

4.         Geology and Petroleum Geology.

5.         Civil and Marine Engineering.

6.         Renewable Energy.

7.         Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.

8.         Refining Technology.

9.         Ship Building & Marine Technology.

 

PLEASE NOTE THAT:

 

i. RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY

 

ii. APPLICANTS WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.

iii. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 26 MARCH 2013.

 

 

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