FatimaMK:
According to the last year's marking scheme for PhD: First degree was 15 points if you have first class while 12 points for second class upper, masters was 15 points if you have distinction while 12 for merit, o level 15 points if you have 5A1 (A1 is 3 points, B2 is 2.5 points, B3 is 2 points, C4 is 1.5 points, C5 is 1 point and C6 is 0.5 point), Publication is 5 points, membership certificates 10 points (5 is required) and interview/proposal takes the remaining 40 marks.
But it seems they made some changes this time around.

As stated on ptdf scholarship advert, where is the mark for someone with 2.2 and 20 years industry experience �

FatimaMK:
According to the last year's marking scheme for PhD: First degree was 15 points if you have first class while 12 points for second class upper, masters was 15 points if you have distinction while 12 for merit, o level 15 points if you have 5A1 (A1 is 3 points, B2 is 2.5 points, B3 is 2 points, C4 is 1.5 points, C5 is 1 point and C6 is 0.5 point), Publication is 5 points, membership certificates 10 points (5 is required) and interview/proposal takes the remaining 40 marks.
But it seems they made some changes this time around.

This analysis don give me high blood pressure

I assumed one can deduce the marks for 2.2 from the pattern of the marks. It is 9 marks and no mark awarded to experience. Industry experience can only help you to get shortlisted for interview with 2.2 degree and nothing more than that.

KoolK:

As stated on ptdf scholarship advert, where is the mark for someone with 2.2 and 20 years industry experience �

FatimaMK:
I assumed one can deduce the marks for 2.2 from the pattern of the marks. It is 9 marks and no mark awarded to experience. Industry experience can only help you to get shortlisted for interview with 2.2 degree and nothing more than that.

Lol. This one loud o..omoh. Disclaimer: I didn't have 2.2 though..just asking.

FatimaMK:
According to the last year's marking scheme for PhD: First degree was 15 points if you have first class while 12 points for second class upper, masters was 15 points if you have distinction while 12 for merit, o level 15 points if you have 5A1 (A1 is 3 points, B2 is 2.5 points, B3 is 2 points, C4 is 1.5 points, C5 is 1 point and C6 is 0.5 point), Publication is 5 points, membership certificates 10 points (5 is required) and interview/proposal takes the remaining 40 marks.
But it seems they made some changes this time around.

This is a plausible breakdown for PhD.

However, for MSc, the total points for WAEC is usually higher than that of PhD. So the guy who said total for MSc is 30 could be correct. IMHO.

FatimaMK:
I assumed one can deduce the marks for 2.2 from the pattern of the marks. It is 9 marks and no mark awarded to experience. Industry experience can only help you to get shortlisted for interview with 2.2 degree and nothing more than that.

Industry experience can only help while defending your SOP or proposal.

FatimaMK:
According to the last year's marking scheme for PhD: First degree was 15 points if you have first class while 12 points for second class upper, masters was 15 points if you have distinction while 12 for merit, o level 15 points if you have 5A1 (A1 is 3 points, B2 is 2.5 points, B3 is 2 points, C4 is 1.5 points, C5 is 1 point and C6 is 0.5 point), Publication is 5 points, membership certificates 10 points (5 is required) and interview/proposal takes the remaining 40 marks.
But it seems they made some changes this time around.

From my point on view, all this Degree and O'level grading doesn't count, I think they were used to initially shortlist the candidates who met their stipulated requirements and scored high points from their state. PTDF clearly stated it out on their interview notice written boldly that "ONLY CANDIDATES WHO PERFORM VERY WELL IN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SHORTLISTED" looking at the past scholars stories, almost all had a good Interview story, many got scholarship without publications, professional membership and with lower grades. D Interview is to check ur originality of ur certificates too. That's my view and stand to be enlighten

Yabani1122:

From my point on view, all this Degree and O'level grading doesn't count, I think they were used to initially shortlist the candidates who met their stipulated requirements and scored high points from their state. PTDF clearly stated it out on their interview notice written boldly that "ONLY CANDIDATES WHO PERFORM VERY WELL IN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SHORTLISTED" looking at the past scholars stories, almost all had a good Interview story, many got scholarship without publications, professional membership and with lower grades. D Interview is to check ur originality of ur certificates too. That's my view and stand to be enlighten

Actually, "CANDIDATES WHO PERFORM VERY WELL IN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SHORTLISTED" statement is a bit not clear. Might comprise certificates too because they were busy entering scores on their laptops. At the same time, no one asked for experience. It's totally vague.

FatimaMK:
According to the last year's marking scheme for PhD: First degree was 15 points if you have first class while 12 points for second class upper, masters was 15 points if you have distinction while 12 for merit, o level 15 points if you have 5A1 (A1 is 3 points, B2 is 2.5 points, B3 is 2 points, C4 is 1.5 points, C5 is 1 point and C6 is 0.5 point), Publication is 5 points, membership certificates 10 points (5 is required) and interview/proposal takes the remaining 40 marks.
But it seems they made some changes this time around.

It's really surprising that no one has been able to gain access to the definitive scoring criteria this year. I doubt the criteria will deviate too far from what you've stated for PhD. For MSc my assessment is 30 marks for O'Level, 30 marks for Undergraduate degree, 15-20 marks for memberships/publications (some centers only scored memberships), 20-25 marks SOP. I think this will give people an overall picture of where they stand.

The fact is that it would be excellent if PTDF could made public the criteria used to shortlist the final list so that others can learn from it.

Yabani1122:

From my point on view, all this Degree and O'level grading doesn't count, I think they were used to initially shortlist the candidates who met their stipulated requirements and scored high points from their state. PTDF clearly stated it out on their interview notice written boldly that "ONLY CANDIDATES WHO PERFORM VERY WELL IN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SHORTLISTED" looking at the past scholars stories, almost all had a good Interview story, many got scholarship without publications, professional membership and with lower grades. D Interview is to check ur originality of ur certificates too. That's my view and stand to be enlighten

If it was to ascertain the veracity of your certificates they wouldn't single out specific subjects to grade for your O'Level. Everything is scored. I agree the interview is very important though because ceteris Paribus it's what sets you apart from people you may have scored similarly with in other departments.

I think another factor is the programme and country you chose. STEM courses are favored above other courses and may give you a slight edge. There's a great deal of UK applicants so they need to balance out the countries they award given their budget. This is why people here talk about the need for divine intervention. So many variables involved.

For me I think it's only the interview performance that's being considered at this stage especially for PhDs because how do you reconcile all these gradings with those that weren't even asked for their certificates, membership or even publication?

Let's all just sit back till successful ones are shortlisted then we can analyse and determine what truly counts.

Getting this scholarship borders on grace/luck. The competition is very stiff. In my state for UK PhD there are 50 candidates and 23 candidates for GFM PhD. And from past lists, there would be 2-3 successful scholars from each group.

Everyone should just go and start praying. Lol

Yabani1122:

From my point on view, all this Degree and O'level grading doesn't count, I think they were used to initially shortlist the candidates who met their stipulated requirements and scored high points from their state. PTDF clearly stated it out on their interview notice written boldly that "ONLY CANDIDATES WHO PERFORM VERY WELL IN THE INTERVIEW WILL BE SHORTLISTED" looking at the past scholars stories, almost all had a good Interview story, many got scholarship without publications, professional membership and with lower grades. D Interview is to check ur originality of ur certificates too. That's my view and stand to be enlighten

Nah, you're wrong. If there's one thing that has been constant in all the centres, it's the grading of O'level, BSc, and masters (for PhD).
Past scholars I know had fantastic O'level results, awards, BGS, etc.
Getting this offer without publication or professional membership boils down to your state of origin. You're not competing with the full Nigeria, the battle is between you and other candidates from your state of origin!

Adazeal:
Getting this scholarship borders on grace/luck. The competition is very stiff. In my state for UK PhD there are 50 candidates and 23 candidates for GFM PhD. And from past lists, there would be 2-3 successful scholars from each group.

Everyone should just go and start praying. Lol

You've said it all. It's all grace. Somebody can be the 4th best in a state and still not get. Assuming the best 4 chose the same country. They also try to balance UK with FGM.

Liebermann:


If it was to ascertain the veracity of your certificates they wouldn't single out specific subjects to grade for your O'Level. Everything is scored. I agree the interview is very important though because ceteris Paribus it's what sets you apart from people you may have scored similarly with in other departments.

I think another factor is the programme and country you chose. STEM courses are favored above other courses and may give you a slight edge. There's a great deal of UK applicants so they need to balance out the countries they award given their budget. This is why people here talk about the need for divine intervention. So many variables involved.

One thing is certain;

They graded your best 5 O'level subjects, whether you combine results or not. The 5 subjects must include English and Mathematics.

Adazeal:
Getting this scholarship borders on grace/luck. The competition is very stiff. In my state for UK PhD there are 50 candidates and 23 candidates for GFM PhD. And from past lists, there would be 2-3 successful scholars from each group.

Everyone should just go and start praying. Lol

Wow! But how can one find out the total number of applicants for PH.D or Msc from his state?

Adazeal:
Getting this scholarship borders on grace/luck. The competition is very stiff. In my state for UK PhD there are 50 candidates and 23 candidates for GFM PhD. And from past lists, there would be 2-3 successful scholars from each group.

Everyone should just go and start praying. Lol

Mehnn..this is it. At this point, let's all go and rest first...This one don pass competitive. Na die!

XtraSmooth404:


Nah, you're wrong. If there's one thing that has been constant in all the centres, it's the grading of O'level, BSc, and masters (for PhD).
Past scholars I know had fantastic O'level results, awards, BGS, etc.
Getting this offer without publication or professional membership boils down to your state of origin. You're not competing with the full Nigeria, the battle is between you and other candidates from your state of origin!

What can you say about the statement singled out boldly?? Two guys from dxem state applied to UK, one had a 1st class and good o'level grades and the other had a 2:1 with O'level grades not as good as d former, wen result came out, d 2:1 guy got the scholarship infact they both graduated from dxem department, what can u say about this??

BNW1:


Wow! But how can one find out the total number of applicants for PH.D or Msc from his state?

Check this link, scroll down and you'd see the list

https://ptdf.gov.ng/selection-interview-exercise-for-shortlisted-candidates-for-the-2022-23-overseas-scholarship-scheme-oss-msc-and-ph-d-award/#iLightbox[gallery4001]/0

Yabani1122:

What can you say about the statement singled out boldly?? Two guys from dxem state applied to UK, one had a 1st class and good o'level grades and the other had a 2:1 with O'level grades not as good as d former, wen result came out, d 2:1 guy got the scholarship infact they both graduated from dxem department, what can u say about this??

The grades from your credentials count as part of your performance in the interview.

Liebermann:

The grades from your credentials count as part of your performance in the interview.

I am not totally disputing the facts that grades are not used, but knowledge about the subject matter, recommendation by d panels, dressing, SOP/Proposal (M.sc/Ph.D) this things carry more marks and PTDF considers them very important. Today if u touch some 1st or 2:1 graduates u go wonder hw dey got the result sef. PTDF knows this that's y they put more weight on those things I mentioned. Lastly na by grace ....(grace= meeting gud panels dat will listen to u, pik an interest in what u intend to do or just lovely u naturally as soon as u are in front of them)

Yabani1122:

I am not totally disputing the facts that grades are not used, but knowledge about the subject matter, recommendation by d panels, dressing, SOP/Proposal (M.sc/Ph.D) this things carry more marks and PTDF considers them very important. Today if u touch some 1st or 2:1 graduates u go wonder hw dey got the result sef. PTDF knows this that's y they put more weight on those things I mentioned. Lastly na by grace ....(grace= meeting gud panels dat will listen to u, pik an interest in what u intend to do or just lovely u naturally as soon as u are in front of them)

Is this assessment based on any objective observation or is it just wishful thinking? Ask yourself that.


No point going back on forth on this. Whatever the case may be, just pray you're successful.

Adazeal:

Check this link, scroll down and you'd see the list

https://ptdf.gov.ng/selection-interview-exercise-for-shortlisted-candidates-for-the-2022-23-overseas-scholarship-scheme-oss-msc-and-ph-d-award/#iLightbox[gallery4001]/0

Just went through this list omo to scale through to the final list for anybody would be a miracle.....which means averagely like 1 or 2 persons wld get selected for UK people per state for msc

Liebermann:


Is this assessment based on any objective observation or is it just wishful thinking? Ask yourself that.


No point going back on forth on this. Whatever the case may be, just pray you're successful.

A lady left a panel and was crying, my guy had his interview immidietely after d lady then he over heard one of d panel saying he graded her 49 points and d other panel also said that's what she deserve to get bcuz he graded her 40 plus too......what u should ask yourself is, supposing it was grades wic of cause are fixed points would d panel hve doubted the points he scored her?? All am saying is guys let's pray we meet gud panels. A lady got this scholarship without any question being asked or telling them about her SOP. She said as soon as d panels saw her they told her she came with a good energy omoh they begin to pray and advice her ooo that's hw she ended her Interview. Mine was dxem, as I was leaving I heard the other panel that was recording my degree and O'level grades asked one of the panel In charge saying "which points are we going to give him" I been want stay hear am ooo I say mek I respect myself, mek I no cme hear point wey go give me hypertension ���

Aremson14:

Just went through this list omo to scale through to the final list for anybody would be a miracle.....which means averagely like 1 or 2 persons wld get selected for UK people per state for msc

After seeing the list ehnnn...hmm, let us go and relax first. No matter how well you did at the interview, the list is almost endless. At this point. We hope for miracles.

KoolK:

After seeing the list ehnnn...hmm, let us go and relax first. No matter how well you did at the interview, the list is almost endless. At this point. We hope for miracles.

Who no humble and testify say this scholarship na God and Grace after seeing that list of shortlisted candidates can never be humble in this life!

That list will humble you.......

Been a minute I contributed here. Took a break. I used to have the breakdown for the scoring a long time ago. But deleted it for confidentiality reasons. I know I have discussed the breakdowns for MSc during the last scholarships. I will look for it and post it again

For those who may want to calculate their chances, my observations during the interview has led me to this template (my observation);

1. Class of degree = 30marks.
first-class =30, 2'1 =24 etc

2. English, Math + best 3 Olevel grades = 30marks
A1=6marks, B2=5marks, B3=4marks etc

3. SOP + your oral Presentation = 25marks

4. Max 5 professional memberships = 10marks
each membership carries 2mrks...

this was shared by emeritus007 at the time and I alluded that it was correct for MSc, for PhD, the weighting for WAEC is the same but degree weighting was less. Something similar sha

PhD Interview experience of a mentee (Virtual)

Mentee was greeted by two panelists who are industry experts and previous PTDF Scholars.

After greetings, they alluded that the profile was strong - Profile is indeed strong 7A1s first class bachelors and distinction in masters, 5 professional memberships and 2 publications.

The interviewers seemed impressed with the proposal presentation and recommended focus areas in the research about increasing production efficiency and wished candidate the best of luck.

ExpertNLer:
For those who may want to calculate their chances, my observations during the interview has led me to this template (my observation);

1. Class of degree = 30marks.
first-class =30, 2'1 =24 etc

2. English, Math + best 3 Olevel grades = 30marks
A1=6marks, B2=5marks, B3=4marks etc

3. SOP + your oral Presentation = 25marks

4. Max 5 professional memberships = 10marks
each membership carries 2mrks...

this was shared by emeritus007 at the time and I alluded that it was correct for MSc, for PhD, the weighting for WAEC is the same but degree weighting was less. Something similar sha

Thank You

Emmyshegs:
Same here
I have tried severally to do my virtual interview but it was not working out.
Nobody was logging in,
Could someone help with the venue of the Ibadan physical interview venue?

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN....I haven't been able to do mine also