Topic: AT LAST, 2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME APPLICATION IS OUT.

it's based on your proposed course of study but also basic engineering questions.

na waaooo.is it only for the enigineers. am not seeing any pet.geology or geophysics.or wateva.even engineering geology.wat zzzzzzzz goin on

thanks for info. you have done well. Jah Bless.

Originally Posted by tj

Dear All,
Long awaited 2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME is finally out. View the advert at : http://ptdf.gov.ng. and get your scratch card at 1ST Bank or sky Bank for the some of 1000 naira only.OR use your ATM card to obtain the pin number.
Does anybody in the house have answer to my question ?
My first degree discipline is in Mechanical Engineering and i intend to apply for masters degree in Petroleum Engineering, i need to know if the PTDF online aptitude test will based on my 1st degree or on my proposed master degree



.Eligibility Requirements
2011/2012 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME.
In pursuit of its mandate the PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for its MSc and PhD Scholarships as well as Undergraduate, under the PTDF scholarship scheme. Scholarships will be awarded for studies in areas listed below, in the United Kingdom and upgraded Universities in Nigeria for the 2011/2012 session. However, the undergraduate level will be awarded for studies in Nigeria only.

Application forms can be accessed online using an ATM card or through purchase of a scratch card from designated major branches of First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Skye Bank Plc in all state capitals and FCT, upon the 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.

PTDF however wishes to inform all its esteemed applicants that its 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, the Fund intends to shift emphasis to training Nigerians in-country from next session. 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 Eng
*
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- Renewable Energy
*
University of Jos- Mining & Geology
*
University of Maiduguri - Geology
*
Ahmadu Bello University – Chemical Eng
*
Usman Dan Fodio University – Industrial Chemistry
*
Federal University of Technology, Owerri – Applied Chemistry
*
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife - Geology
*
University of Calabar – Applied Chemistry
*
University of Uyo – Chemical & Petroleum Eng
*
Bayero University Kano – Electrical Eng
*
Federal University of Technology, Minna – Chemical Eng
*
University of Ilorin – Geology & Mineral Science



Applicants are hereby advised to note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for Electronic Aptitude Test for Undergraduate and MSc, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants on dates to be announced later.After the aptitude tests and interviews, the best qualified candidates will be selected and awarded PTDF Scholarships. 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. PTDF will assist successful MSc candidates in securing admission into suitable Universities (within and outside Nigeria) BASIC REQUIREMENTS



A. UNDER GRADUATE (Nigeria Only)

* Possession of 5 credits in WAEC/SSCE/NECO including English Language and Mathematics
* Must have concluded the 1st year of their study in any of the PTDF upgraded Federal Universities listed above.
* 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.
* Must scan and attach a copy of their admission letter
* Students admitted into the University through Direct Entry i.e. 200 level must have either of the following:

1. Minimum f Upper Credit at the Diploma level
2. Minimum of 10 points in interim Joint Matriculation Board (I.J.M.B) examination.
3. Minimum of 8 points at the Advanced Level General Certificate of Education (G.C.E).



B. MSc (Nigeria and Overseas)

* 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
* National Youth Service (NYSC) certificate
* Applicants must be computer literate
* Possession of O/level or credit in English language in WAEC,GCE and SSCE and
* Applicants must not be above 35 years of ageApplicants without credit in English language as in (4) above but possess any of the following may apply

1. Test of English language as a foreign language (TOEFL)
2. G.R.E ( Graduate Record Examination)
3. GMAT –for Management related courses
4. International English Language Testing system (IEL TS) 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 their application forms to enable PTDF view on the relevant authority’s website; and
* Recent Passport Photograph

C. PhD (Nigeria and Overseas)

* Applicants must be in the academics teaching oil and gas related discipline;
* Applicants must possess minimum of 2.2 on 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 valid admission letter;
* Applicants must not be over 40 years of age; and;
* Applicants must include their masters degree project



LIST OF APPROVED COURSES FOR SPONSORSHIP

* Applied Instrumentation and Control
* Asset Engineering
* Basin Evolution and Dynamics
* Bio fuels Development
* Computing
* Diving and Underwater Technology
* Energy Systems Engineering
* Environmental Engineering
* Environmental Remote Sensing
* Fire & Explosion Engineering
* Gas Engineering and Management
* Gas Pipeline Economics & Engineering
* Health Safety and Environment
* Marine Computational Fluid Dynamics
* Maritime Operations
* Naval Architecture & ocean Engineering
* Occupational Health & Safety
* Occupational Health and Safety
* Offshore and Ocean Technology
* Offshore Engineering
* Petroleum , Gas & Energy Engineering
* Petroleum Downstream Technology
* Pipeline Engineering
* Power Plant Engineering
* Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
* Refinery Design and Operations
* Remote sensing and computing
* Safety Engineering and Risk Management
* Subsea Engineering
* Thermal Power (Gas Turbine Option)
* Welding Engineering

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:

* Environmental Studies and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
* Marginal Fields Development.
* Flow Assurance and Pipeline Engineering.
* Geology and Petroleum Geology.
* Civil and Marine Engineering.
* Renewable Energy.
* Reservoir Engineering/Production Technology.
* Refining Technology.
* Ship Building & Marine Technology.



PLEASE NOTE THAT:

1. RECIPIENTS OF A SIMILAR SCHOLARSHIP NEED NOT APPLY
2. CANDIDATES WHO ATTAIN THE HIGHEST SCORES MAY BE PLACED IN UK UNIVERSITIES OVER OTHERS WHO PERFORM LESS.
3. CANDIDATES WHO ALREADY POSSESS A MASTER’S DEGREE SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR MSC PROGRAMME, BUT ARE QUALIFIED TO APPLY FOR THE PHD.
4. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 31 JANUARY 2011.



Cheers.

I just want to find out if ptdf.cinfores.com is a valid site to purchase pin via ATM.

can a HND holder with a PGd apply.

finally...ptdf/Nigeria is now thinking...mayb because school fees has been increased in the UK n expenses gone up...they can now think of upgrading indigenous universities...what shud have been done since with all d money they've been spending...equip d nigerian universities with facilities and professionals for that purpose...
...anyway, d funny thing is dat, there is d possibility of lots of scholarships to b provided for candidates "within"....2011 budget cut!!!!

the ptdf.cinfores site is stil under construction.i guess by monday we can start purchasing the d cards.But pls will the site accept Visa Card?i hope it does cos i cant go thru the stress of looking 4 cards up and down.

these ptdf guys r funny.so its now they finaaly realise that they ought to train us here abi.them dey mad abi?well sha God pass them.nothing go stop me this time,im waiting for them. Abroad or Naija,i dey get am this time.

Thanks for the info

Can a microbiologist apply, with intrest in Biofuel development?

Thank U 4 The nyc inpo