PTDF shortlist 746 applicants has been released for candidates from the South-South zone.
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund confirmed the figure for its 2026 overseas scholarship interviews. The exercise is part of the 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme selection process. It is currently ongoing across designated centres nationwide.
The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme is a federal programme. It supports postgraduate training in oil and gas related fields abroad. The scheme covers MSc and PhD candidates.
PTDF shortlist 746 applicants represent South-South candidates only. The South-South zone includes Rivers, Delta, Bayelsa, Edo, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states.
The interviews are being conducted simultaneously across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones.
These zones include North-Central, North-East, North-West, South-East, South-South, and South-West centres. The selection process is part of a nationwide screening exercise.
PTDF confirmed that 746 candidates were shortlisted for the South-South centre.
The interviews form part of the 2026/2027 Overseas Scholarship Scheme.
The exercise commenced on April 7, 2026, and is scheduled to run until April 17, 2026.
It is being held across multiple centres including Port Harcourt for the South-South zone.
PTDF officials stated that candidates were drawn from a larger national pool.
Across Nigeria, thousands of applicants competed for the scholarship opportunity.
The selection process includes structured interviews for MSc and PhD candidates.
Assessment criteria include academic performance, qualifications, and field relevance.
Candidates are evaluated under standardized procedures to ensure fairness.
Officials noted that the interviews are conducted simultaneously across zones.
This approach is designed to ensure transparency and equal access for applicants. PTDF also maintained that the scholarship scheme is competitive. Only candidates who meet strict requirements proceed beyond each stage.
The fund continues partnerships with international universities.
These partnerships support training in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia.
PTDF shortlist 746 applicants highlights continued federal investment in capacity building.
It supports Nigeria’s long-term workforce development in the energy sector.
The programme helps build technical expertise in petroleum and related disciplines.
It also strengthens academic exchange between Nigeria and foreign institutions.
For candidates, the interview stage represents a critical selection phase. Successful applicants will proceed to overseas postgraduate studies.
The structured selection process reinforces transparency expectations in federal scholarship schemes. It also reflects continued demand for international education opportunities among Nigerian graduates.
