2024 Opportunities: PTDF PhD Scholarship, NAI African Scholarship, IKEDC Young Engineers Programme

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Application Deadline: March 18, 2024
Country for Study: France, Germany, Malaysia, United Kingdom
Type: Ph.D
Sponsor: Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF)
Gender: Men and Women

Requirements for PTDF PhD Scholarship:

Completion of the mandatory National Youth Service (NYSC).
Proficiency in computer skills.
Possession of 5 O/level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.
Minimum of Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a good post-graduate degree.
Submission of a research proposal (not more than five pages) relevant to the oil and gas industry. The proposal should include the topic, introduction, objective, methodology, and mode of data collection.
Lecturers must provide a letter from their Vice Chancellors confirming no receipt of any other scholarships.
Applicants must have a National Identity Number (NIN) and verify it (NIMC verification charges apply) before applying for the scholarship.

Selection Process:

PTDF scholarships are highly competitive, and only outstanding candidates are selected.
Top applicants for each category from each state will be invited for an interview. A selection committee will assess applications based on:
Academic merit demonstrated by the quality of degrees, full academic transcripts, and other professional qualifications.
Relevant publications for PhD applicants.
Membership in professional bodies.
Viability and relevance of the study/research plan.
Relevance of previous studies to the oil and gas industry and the proposed course/research.

Application Documents:

First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result.
NYSC discharge certificate.
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results with PINs on the application forms for O’level results viewing.
Recent Passport Photograph.
Local Government Identification Letter.
Master’s Degree Certificate (PhD Applicants only).
Evidence of membership in professional associations.

Application Deadline: March 18, 2024

How to Apply:

Interested and qualified? Visit Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) to apply.

Additional Notes:

The scholarship is for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Limited to PTDF approved courses in PTDF partner institutions.
Scholarships awarded only for studies relevant to PTDF’s mandate; disqualification for applying to non-relevant programs.
Proposed course of study must align with previous studies.
Multiple applications lead to disqualification.
Candidates previously sponsored for a scholarship category (MSc/PhD) by the Fund are ineligible for another application in the same category.
Successful candidates will attend interviews with transcripts. All applicants should prepare transcripts in anticipation.

For more details, visit the PTDF website.

NAI African Scholarship 2024: Guidelines, Requirements, Deadlines

Application Deadline: April 10, 2024
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Type: Ph.D
Sponsor: Nordic Africa Institute
Gender: Men and Women

Benefits of NAI African Scholarship Programme:

Return airfare (economy class)
Accommodation
Subsistence allowance of 400 SEK (approx. 40 USD) per day
Installation grant of 2,500 SEK (approx. 250 USD)
Access to a workspace, including a desk computer, in a shared office at the Institute
Opportunity to present research at the Nordic Africa Institute
Access to the Institute’s library and other resources
Possibility to visit other institutions in the Nordic countries

Requirements for NAI African Scholarship Programme:

Directed at early career researchers based in Africa engaged in Africa-oriented research.
Research topic should be within the disciplines of Social Sciences and Humanities, with a focus on contemporary Africa.
Research should be relevant to the core principles of the UN Agenda 2030, as indicated in the five impact areas of the Institute.
Open to two main categories of early career researchers:

Staff full-time employed by an African-based university or research center who are enrolled in a doctoral program in the African region and do not have access to an international scholarship.
Postdoctoral researchers (within 5 years or less of PhD completion).

Institute aims for a fair distribution of scholarship positions in terms of gender and geographic focus.

Selection Process:

Maximum duration of stay is 90 days, minimum is 60 days.
Most academic institutions in the Nordic countries, including the Nordic Africa Institute, are closed or at least running at a reduced capacity during the periods 15 June–15 August and 15 December–15 January.
Applicants cannot choose these periods for their visit.

Application Documents:

Up-to-date CV, including list of publications (if available online, include links)
Outline of research project (5 pages)

Well-elaborated research proposal
Work plan (1 page): Specific for the time spent at the Institute, including research objectives and expected results

Reference: A signed letter of support from the applicant’s Head of Department or other senior scholar in the same field, confirming current workplace/affiliation and field of research

Application Deadline: April 10, 2024

How to Apply:

Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Persons currently or previously employed by or otherwise professionally affiliated with the Nordic Africa Institute are not eligible for scholarships.
The application must be in English.
It is also possible to apply through regular postal service. For more information, contact marie.karlsson@nai.uu.se.

For more details, visit the NAI website.

IKEDC Young Engineers Program 2024: Guidelines & Requirements

Benefits:

Accelerate your career with a 12-month program focusing on critical thinking and problem-solving in the power sector.
Engage in a technology revolution, tackling cutting-edge engineering challenges.
Make a real impact by contributing to meaningful projects.
Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Requirements:

Recent graduate with a minimum grade of second-class lower.
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other Power option courses.
Completed mandatory NYSC by May 2024 or Nigerians before 2019.
Passion for power engineering.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated leadership potential through academic or extracurricular activities.

Candidate Specification:

Focus on execution.
Willingness to get hands dirty.
Young, ambitious, and bright individuals with a flair for excellence.
Confident and bold with excellent communication skills.
Independent thinking with decision-making skills.

Application Deadline: February 5, 2024

How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply here. If you are a recent graduate with a passion for power engineering and a desire to make a real impact, apply now for IKEDC’s Young Engineers Program.

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