The selection for the PTDF OSS is an annual process. The whole process from application through to selection is administered and managed by the PTDF; therefore please check the PTDF website for information on application form availability.

How the Application is Advertised

The PTDF places an advert in the national press in Nigeria announcing the next round of applications for the Overseas Scholarship Scheme. This is for both MSc and PhD programmes. Please check the website and at www.ptdfnigeria.com/ptdf for information regarding the release of the application forms.

The advert will inform you of all relevant details of where, in each Nigerian state, application forms can be obtained.

The Selection Process

This is the first step in the application procedure. From the applications received a selected number will be invited to sit an exam. On the basis of the results of the exam the final selection will be made. The list of successful candidates for the scholarship will be published on the PTDF website and in the national press.

Please note Univation Ltd is not involved in the application and selection process. This is decided by the PTDF alone.


Courses Funded by PTDF

This may vary from year to year, please view the list of recent courses.

Criteria for acceptance on to the OSS Programme

The following is the criteria you must meet in order to be eligible for the OSS programme:

Hold a first degree in Engineering, Geosciences, Science & Environmental Studies
This must be a minimum of a 2.1
You must have completed your NYSC
Be no more than 30 years of age for MSc and 40 years of age for PhD
Must be a Nigerians national
Hold a credit in English Language in SSCE or required pass mark in TOEFL or IELTS
Be computer literate
Paperwork required to be submitted along with your application

Copies of degree certificates and official transcripts of first degree ( and any subsequent degrees)
English Language certificate.
Two academic references.
PhD applicants should also include a research proposal if required


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