The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), the Federal Government agency in Nigeria, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships to institutions under its China, Germany, France & Malaysia strategic partnership initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Successful candidates will be awarded scholarships to study in specified countries commencing in the next academic session. A minimum of Second Class Upper qualification in their first degree or a Second Class Lower with relevant industry experience is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. ISS Hardship for MA Program in Development<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

   International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) provides financial support to students through its two funds. They include the ISS Scholarship Fund for Excellent pupils and ISS Hardship Fund. Both funds are open for international and Dutch holders for pursuing an MA program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   ISS is an international graduate school of policy-oriented critical social science. Each award is worth 40% of the tuition fee. Applicants must have a minimum of a 2.2 to apply. However, applicants with a higher GPA are given more consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

   1. University of Glasgow School of Geographical and Earth Sciences Scholarships<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      The University of Glasgow offers scholarships for international students in its School of Geographical and Earth Sciences. Programmes available include Geoinformation Technology & Cartography, Geomatics & Management, Geospatial & Mapping Sciences, Land and Hydrographic Surveying, and Sustainable Water Environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The scholarship is open to applicants with a minimum of 2.2 in their first degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Staffordshire programs for International Students<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

         Staffordshire University, England awards financial aid to both undergraduate and postgraduate students who apply for its annual scholarship programmes. The scholarship is open to students from Africa, Asia and Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         Students with a first class get \u00a32000 financial aid while those with a second class lower get a \u00a31000 funding. This may not seem like much but any aid you can get as a 2.2 holder is something you should take with both hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

         1. Australia Awards Scholarship<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Australia Awards is a cornerstone of the Australian Government\u2019s development assistance program for Africa. The awards provide access to postgraduate education, training and professional development opportunities for suitably qualified Africans from eligible countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            On their return to the workplace, Australia Awards Alumni are expected to contribute actively to development in their home countries. Applicants are expected to hold a minimum of a 3rd class honors with relevant work experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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