Postgraduate Scholarships for DELSU Graduates
Verified international and government-funded Master's and doctoral scholarship schemes specifically accepting qualified Nigerian university graduates, with application criteria and document guidelines for DELSU alumni.
Active & Recurring Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes
Each opportunity is verified against its official sponsoring agency.
Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Postgraduate Scholarship
Provided by: Petroleum Technology Development Fund (Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources)
Funding Value: 100% Tuition Fees + Monthly Living Allowance (£1,200+/month) + Return Airfare
Field: Engineering, Geosciences, Energy Economics, Renewable Energy, Computing, Environmental Sciences
Deadline: 4/30/2026
Flagship federal government overseas scholarship enabling exceptional Nigerian graduates to pursue Masters (M.Sc) and PhD degrees at leading international universities in energy-related disciplines.
Commonwealth Shared Scholarships (UK FCDO)
Provided by: Commonwealth Scholarship Commission (CSC) in the UK & Participating Universities
Funding Value: Full UK University Tuition + £1,347 - £1,652 Monthly Stipend + Return Flights
Field: Science & Technology for Development, Health Systems, Economic Prosperity, Global Governance
Deadline: 12/15/2026
Co-funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and UK universities. Supports talented candidates from developing Commonwealth countries who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.
Chevening UK Government Global Leadership Scholarship
Provided by: UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Funding Value: 100% University Tuition + Monthly Living Stipend + Economy Flights + Visa Fees
Field: All One-Year Taught Master’s Courses
Deadline: 11/5/2026
Chevening is the UK government’s international awards programme aimed at developing global leaders. Enables Nigerian graduates to pursue a one-year Master’s degree in any subject at any UK university.
3 Pillars of a Winning International Postgraduate Application
1. Strong Academic Referees
Contact your DELSU project supervisor and HOD early. Provide them with your CV, project abstract, and draft SOP so they can write highly specific, detailed recommendation letters.
2. Transcript Preparation
Apply for your DELSU academic transcript at least 2 months ahead of scholarship application deadlines to account for registry record verification.
3. Clear Development Impact
For Commonwealth and Chevening awards, articulate how your target master's degree will solve specific developmental or technical challenges in Delta State or Nigeria.