FG opens 2026 PTDF scholarship for engineering students
The Federal Government on Monday opened applications for the 2025/2026 in-country scholarship scheme for engineering and related disciplines in Nigerian universities.
The programme, administered by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund, opened its portal on Monday, April 20, 2026, and is scheduled to close on Friday, May 29, 2026.
The scheme targets undergraduate and postgraduate students in oil and gas–related fields, as part of efforts to build local capacity and strengthen technical expertise within Nigeria.
Interested candidates are expected to complete their applications within the six-week window via the official PTDF scholarship portal: https://scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng(Punch)
