PTDF Overseas Masters & PhD Scholarships 2026

PTDF Overseas Masters & PhD Scholarships offer MSc and PhD study opportunities in partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia for eligible Nigerian candidates. The award covers flight tickets, health insurance, tuition and bench fees where applicable, and provides allowances for accommodation and living expenses. Applications are highly competitive and require submission of academic documents and a research proposal for PhD applicants.

Flight tickets, health insurance, tuition and bench fees, and living/ accommodation allowances.

Nigerian nationals; for MSc, first degree with at least 2.1 or 2.2 with relevant experience; NYSC completed; computer literate; five O-level credits including English; for PhD, minimum 2.2 in first degree with a good master’s degree and a relevant research proposal.

Apply through PTDF by submitting required documents via the online portal; see the Award Webpage for Guidelines.