It said the process was through publications in some national newspapers nationwide inviting qualified Nigerians to apply.
The PTDF Team Lead, Overseas Scholarship Scheme in Port Harcourt, Sobomabo West, said this on Wednesday, adding that the selection interview was a continuation of the application process that commenced in February 2023.
West explained that the exercise for shortlisted candidates in the two categories, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, began on Monday, June 19 and will end on June 23, 2023, across the six designated centres in the six geopolitical zones.
He further said the University of Port Harcourt’s Institute of Petroleum Studies was chosen as the centre for the exercise in the South-South.
West noted that while 647 applicants would be interviewed for the PhD category, 1,642 would be interviewed for the M.Sc. category in the South-South geopolitical zone.
He stated, “The PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme has over the years succeeded in producing well-trained, competent and skilled professional manpower for the various segments of the oil and gas industry.
“The areas of training include Engineering, Geology, Environmental Studies, Sciences, Management, Law, Accounting, Renewable Energy, Information Technology and offshore-related courses.
“Yesterday (Tuesday) we had officials from the Federal Character Commission and I can assure you that we are transparent in the selection process.
“We have qualified panellists to look at every applicant’s case and all these we do through newspaper publication,” he said.
