Funded Scholarship for International Masters and PhD Students by Ireland Government

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) program is designed to support exceptional international students pursuing Master’s or PhD studies in Ireland. This initiative, funded by the Government of Ireland in collaboration with Irish higher education institutions and overseen by the Higher Education Authority, awards 60 scholarships annually for one year of full-time study at either the master’s or PhD level. The program is open to applicants across all academic disciplines.

Benefits

• A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship includes a stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time Master’s or PhD-level study.
• Additionally, awardees receive a full fee waiver from their host higher education institutions for the scholarship year. Successful scholars are expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2024.

Please note: Applicants from the Russian and Belarussian nationals are not eligible to apply

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship, applicants must have a domicile of origin outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland/United Kingdom.
• Candidates are required to apply for admission to a relevant Master’s or PhD program at an eligible higher education institution, following the institution’s admission procedures.
• Applicants must possess a conditional or final offer of admission to the higher education institution at the time of application.
• The offer letter must confirm that the student has been offered a place on a full-time program as an international fee-paying student.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply via the [online portal](insert link).

• Potential applicants should carefully read the call documentation to ensure eligibility.
• An indicative version of the application form is provided for informational purposes.
• All applications must be submitted through the online portal, including two uploaded references.
• Candidates are encouraged to submit applications well in advance before the deadline to avoid technical issues arising from heavy server traffic.
• Once the application has been submitted, no alterations can be made to it.

Expectations from Applicants

Applicants are expected to demonstrate:

• Outstanding academic achievement;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities (e.g., humanitarian work, politics, arts, or sports); and
• A strong rationale for pursuing their study in Ireland, aligning with their long-term goals and showcasing how a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship would support those objectives.

Assessment Process

Applications will be initially reviewed by the relevant higher education institutions for eligibility and alignment with institutional objectives. Shortlisted applications will then undergo assessment by an independent panel of international assessors. Detailed information on the assessment process is available in the call document.

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Application Deadline: March 13, 2024.