SCHOLARSHIPS AND RELATED OPPORTUNITIES FOR NIGERIANS. Scholarships in Nigeria, study abroad programs and other related opportunities Saturday, October 5, 2013 2014/2015 PTDF Scholarship Scheme - Undergraduate and Postgraduate The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a Parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purposes of development, promotion and implementation of petroleum technology and manpower needs through research and training of Nigerians.The Fund’s Scholarship Application website will be open between 2nd October, 2013 and 23rd October, 2013 for 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 applicants.2013/2014:The website is open to all applicants for the 2013/2014 academic session that experienced difficulties uploading relevant documents to their online application to attach and submit their documents. However, those who successfully applied and uploaded their documents need not apply again.2014/2015:The Fund is also inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for MSc and PhD Scholarships. A combined aptitude test will be conducted for both 2013/2014 and 2014/2015 MSc applicants as well as oral interview for PhD applicants. Scholarships will be awarded to candidates that meet the selection requirements for both 2013/2014 and 2014/15 in September 2014.Application Forms can be accessed online 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 are 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 an Electronic Aptitude Test, in the case of Masters Degree candidates, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD (full time) on dates to be announced later. UNDERGRADUATES (Nigeria Only)1. Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics2. 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 1stYear.4. Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter5. 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). 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 ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may applyi. Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)ii. G.R.E (Graduate Record Examination)iii. GMAT –for Management related coursesiv. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)PhD1. Applicants must be in Nigerian Institutions, teaching oil and gas related disciplines;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 projectA. MSCScholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses.1. Asset Management (Engineering Asset Management)2. Basin Evolution and Dynamics3. Diving and Underwater Technology4. Energy Systems Engineering5. Environmental Engineering6. Environmental Remote Sensing7. Fire & Explosion Engineering8. Health Safety and Environment9. Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics10. Maritime Operations11. Occupational Health and Safety12. Offshore and Ocean Technology13. Offshore Engineering14. Pipeline Engineering and Security15. Purchasing and Supply Chain Management16. Refinery Design and Operations17. Subsea Engineering18. Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)19. Welding Engineering20. Design of Rotating Machines21. Control Systems22. Hydraulic Engineering23. Fluid Mechanics and EnergeticB. PhD PRIORITY RESEARCH AREAThe 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 TechnologyNOTE:(i) Candidates whose disciplines are not related to the above need not apply.(ii) Selection will be based strictly on performance in the aptitude test and Oral Interview.HOW TO APPLYCLICK HERE TO APPLY (Please use a PC for optimal performance)1. Click on "Fresh Application (2014)" OR "Modify Application (2013)" as applicable.2. Then select your category (Undergraduate, MSc or PhD) from the drop down.3. Read the instruction and then select "Fresh Application" or "Update my record" as applicable.4. Proceed with your application. scholarship-nigeria
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