Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board-ESSELB

BIRTHDAY FELICITATION TO OUR BENEFACTOR

It was the great African Leader of Kenyan descent - Jomo Kenyatta who opined that "our children may learn about the heroes of the past, but our task is to make ourselves the architects of the future".

His Excellency, Barr Dr Peter Ndubuisi Mbah is laying the foundation of a new Enugu State, where our people are guaranteed a secured future. The indices and outputs are clear.

On this occasion of your 54th birthday anniversary, all of us at the Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans Board are appreciating your vision and programmes for our young people.

We pray for God's mercy and blessings to complete this journey; good health of mind and body to execute your craft; and abundant graces to remain strong in every circumstances, Amen.

More years of God's blessings and abundant graces, Amen. Congratulations Your Excellency!!

Welcome to March 2026!

As the third month of the year, March stabilises the year and gives visibility to your plans and programmes for the year.

As you start to see results of your efforts, be steadfast in your commitment and be humane in your approach. Every step you embark on has been destined for success, because the Almighty God has willed it.

We're committed to continue delivering on our mandate. And ensure that young Enugu students are given precedence in all we do.

Happy New Month of March 2026!!

Welcome to February - a month of LOVE!

May God surround you with family, friends, and colleagues who are ready to understand, assist and be patient with you.
May their LOVE for you be unconditional, to give you the leverage to exploit and break barriers.

Don't forget to LOVE everyone around you, irrespective of their reciprocity. But above all, LOVE YOURSELF IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES!!

Our policies and programmes will always be to advance your career goals and prepare you for the 21st century competitive society.

May God continue to strengthen, protect, guide and guard you always, Amen.

Happy New Month of February 2026!!

2026 OVERSEAS POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR UNIVERSITIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, GERMANY, FRANCE, AND MALAYSIA

The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), a Federal Government agency responsible for developing indigenous human capacity and petroleum technology for Nigeria's oil and gas sector, invites applications for its 2026 Overseas MSc and PhD Scholarships.
This scheme offers opportunities to study specific programmes at selected partner universities abroad, providing access to world-class training, research facilities, and global expertise.
Scholarship Benefits:
Return flight tickets
Health insurance
Tuition and bench fees (where applicable)
Allowances for accommodation and living expenses
Interested candidates should apply through the PTDF website for approved programmes at the Fund's partner institutions.
Key Information for Applicants
1) Strategic Partnerships
For the 2026 award, applications will be restricted to PTDF partner universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Malaysia, where the Fund is satisfied that scholarship standards will be sustained and the Scheme's objectives will be best achieved.
2) Courses
The full list of sponsored courses and application forms can be accessed via the scholarship portal:
scholarship.ptdf.gov.ng
3) UK PhD to be Conducted as Split-Site at CPESK
With the establishment of the College of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Kaduna (CPESK), PTDF continues to advance its strategic objective of strengthening local capacity and domesticating key aspects of its human capital development programmes in alignment with national priorities.
CPESK is being positioned as a centre for world-class postgraduate education, high-impact research, and strong industry–academia partnerships.

Accordingly, for the 2026 academic year, PhD scholarships in the United Kingdom will once again be limited to split-site programmes only, under which successful candidates will undertake research by splitting residency between CPESK and designated UK partner universities:
Robert Gordon University
University of Strathclyde
University of Portsmouth
Selection Process, Criteria and Requirements
PTDF scholarships are highly competitive. Only candidates who demonstrate outstanding merit and suitability will be considered.
Following initial screening based on submitted qualifications, the top applicants in each category from each State will be invited for an interview. A selection committee will assess candidates using (but not limited to) the following criteria:
Academic merit (quality of degrees, complete academic transcripts, and relevant professional qualifications)
Relevant publications (PhD applicants only)
Membership of professional bodies
Viability and relevance of the study plan / research proposal
Relevance of prior studies to the oil and gas industry and the proposed programme/research

REQUIREMENTS
A) MSc Applicants must:
Possess a minimum of Second Class Upper (2.1) in the first degree, or a Second Class Lower (2.2) with relevant industry experience
Have completed the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Submit a Statement of Purpose (maximum 500 words) stating:
rationale for the proposed study;
relevance to the oil and gas industry; and
expected contribution to national development
Have a National Identity Number (NIN) and ensure it is fully verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)
B) PhD Applicants must:
Have completed the mandatory NYSC
Be computer literate
Possess five (5) O'Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics
Possess at least Second Class Lower (2.2) in the first degree and a good postgraduate degree
Submit a research proposal relevant to the oil and gas industry (maximum five (5) pages) covering:
Topic;
Introduction/background;
Objectives;
Methodology; and
Data collection approach
Have a NIN and ensure it is verified prior to application (NIMC verification charges apply)
In addition:
All lecturers must also submit a letter from their Vice-Chancellors confirming that they are not currently benefiting from any other scholarship.
Required Documents (Mandatory)
Applicants are required to scan and upload clear copies of the following documents during online application:
First Degree Certificate or Statement of Result
NYSC Discharge Certificate
WAEC/GCE/SSCE/NECO results and the relevant PIN(s) (to enable online verification)
Recent passport photograph
Local Government Identification Letter
Master's Degree Certificate (PhD applicants only)
Evidence of membership of relevant professional associations
Important Notes
Applicants are further advised to note the following:
The scholarship is for the 2026 academic session.
Applications are limited to PTDF-approved courses at PTDF partner institutions.
Scholarships will only be awarded for studies relevant to PTDF's mandate; candidates may be disqualified for programmes deemed not relevant to the oil and gas industry.
The proposed course of study must be consistent with the applicant's prior academic background.
Applicants intending to pursue a PhD scholarship under the PTDF/DAAD partnership in Germany are required to secure a research supervisor prior to the final selection interviews.
Multiple applications will result in automatic disqualification.
Submission of any illegible or falsified documents as part of the application will result in automatic disqualification.
Candidates previously sponsored by the Fund for a scholarship category (MSc/PhD) are ineligible to apply again for the same or lower category.
Shortlisted candidates invited for interview will be required to present their transcripts; applicants are therefore advised to make transcripts available in advance.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The closing date for applications is 27th February 2026
(six weeks from the date of this publication)
Signed
Management
Copyright © Petroleum Technology Development Fund 2026

MEET THE NEWLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF ENUGU STATE SCHOLARSHIP BOARD.

James Chukwuemeka Mbah aka Ability - is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Ministry of Foreign Affairs – South-East Zonal Peace-Building Office.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in History and International Relations from the Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki and a Master of Arts (MA) degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. He’s currently a PhD student in the Department of History and International Studies, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
He was a former Acting Head of Department, History and International Studies, Renaissance University, Ugbawka, Enugu State.
His research interest span across Economic History, Development Studies, Economic induced conflicts, Security Studies, Gender issues, amongst others. He has contributed several papers to local and international scholarly journals.
He is a member of the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), Igbo Studies Association (ISA), and a Fellow of the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace African Network of Peacebuilders (CANEP). He is very passionate about societal conscientiousness and a seasoned public affairs analyst on political discourse, international politics and globalization.

This is to remind all the shortlisted teachers that the CBT examination will still take place on Saturday, 10th January, 2026 by 7:00 am.

If you did not receive email and you are shortlisted, go to apply.esselb en gov.ng.
Select teachers scholarship, view scholarship,view requirements, apply now, check application status, then put your application number and check status.You will be taken to your dashboard where you will write the exam.

Ensure to read all the instructions and adhere to the examination guidelines.

Good luck to you all.

Signed

Management

Teacher CBT Test Scheduled
Dear Applicants
TEST SCHEDULED
The Online Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 2025 Teachers scholarship program has been scheduled. This is an online examination that you can take from anywhere with a stable internet connection.
Due to some applicants used wrong email addresses while applying and could not receive mails for the date and time of the examinations. They are advised to use their APPLICATION NUMBERS to log in to their dashboards and write the CBT exam.

Selection Criteria
Important: Scholarship selection will be based on performance per Local Government Area (LGA). Equal slots are allocated to all LGAs, and candidates will be selected based on their test scores within their respective LGA.
This ensures fair representation across all local government areas.

Test Date:
Saturday, January 10,2026
Test Time: 7:am-9:00 am
Duration: 60 minutes
Test Format: Online CBT

Login Method:
Use your Application Number and log in to your dashboard to write the exams

✓ Technical Requirements
Device: Mobile phone (smartphone) or desktop computer
Internet: Stable internet connection (minimum 2Mbps recommended)
Browser: Updated Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge

Backup: Have a backup internet source ready (mobile data/WiFi)
Quiet Environment: Find a quiet place free from distractions. Avoid the use of cyber cafe.
Important Instructions
Locate an environment with stabled internet speed. Test your internet connection before the scheduled time.
Login 10 minutes early using your application number.
Read questions carefully before answering.
You cannot pause the test once started - ensure uninterrupted and no idle time.
Submit your answers before time expires.
Do not refresh, minimize, open another app or close your browser during the test. Attempting any of these will flag you. Your exam will be canceled if any cheat attempt is detected by our cheat detection measures
Double entry will automatically cancel your exam.
No external assistance - This is an individual assessment
How to Access Your Online Test.
Step 1: On the test day, visit the application status page at the scheduled time through apply,esselb.en.gov.ng and select teachers scholarship.
Step 2: Login using your application number:
Step 3: Click on "Start Test" button when available.
Step 4: Complete the test within the allocated time.
Note: You can use any device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with internet access. Avoid the use of cyber cafe.

Good Luck.

Signed
Management

Merry Christmas and a prosperous new year.

Breaking news!!

Enugu State Scholarship and Education Loans has a newly appointed Executive Secretary.

Stay tuned for detailed information about him.

Our tomorrow is here.

UPDATE!

The CBT examination is in progress, Candidate are are writing and submitting successfully.

Great Enugu State students!!

This is to remind all the shortlisted undergraduates that the CBT examination will still take place on Thursday, 11th December, 2025 by 7:50 am.

If you did not receive email and you are shortlisted, go to apply.esselb en gov.ng. Select undergraduates scholarship, view scholarship,view requirements, apply now, check application status, then put your application number, check status.You will be taken to your dashboard where you will write the exam.

Ensure to read all the instructions and adhere to the examination guidelines.

Good luck to you all.

Signed

Management

NOTICE TO SHORTLISTED UNDERGRADUATE APPLICANTS!

ATTENTION!!!

This is to inform all shortlisted undergraduate applicants that the new date for the online CBT examinations has been rescheduled as follows:

Date: Thursday, 11th December, 2025.

Time: 7:50am.

Login Method: Use your Application Number

Ensure you use a device with a very strong internet connection.

Note that all instructions, exam duration, number of questions, and anti-cheat policies in the previous notice are still binding.

Candidates are advised to review the previous posts concerning the examination guide.

All candidates who submitted valid and correct email addresses will be contacted through their emails.

You can also login to your dashboard using your application number to access the exam if no email is received.

Good luck to you all!

Signed
Management