Scholarship

Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships

Offered by Higher Education Authority (Government of Ireland)

  • Ireland
  • Master's · PhD / Doctorate · Diploma
  • Fully Funded

Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced

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Last verified: September 26, 2026

Quick facts

Provider
Higher Education Authority (Government of Ireland)
Study destination
Ireland
Level
Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Diploma
Funding
Fully Funded
Amount
EUR 10,000 per year
Eligible students
Open to most international students
Deadline
Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Duration
One year of full-time study
Application method
Government / provider online portal

Overview

The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who want to study at master’s, postgraduate diploma or PhD level (NFQ levels 9 or 10) in Ireland. It is funded by the Government of Ireland with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority.

Sixty scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study.

Who Can Apply

International students domiciled outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the UK, holding a conditional or final offer for a master's, postgraduate diploma or PhD at an eligible Irish institution.

Am I eligible? A quick check

  • Open to most international students
  • Study in Ireland
  • Level: Master's, PhD / Doctorate, Diploma
  • University admission needed

This is a summary. The official eligibility rules decide who can apply.

Residency and citizenship

Your domicile of origin must be outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible.

Study Destination

Education Level

Eligible Nationalities

Open to international students.

Not open to citizens of: Russia, Belarus.

Eligibility can change between cycles. Confirm your country on the official website.

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Tuition

  • Tuition fee waiver (covered)

Living costs

  • Annual stipend (covered)

"Fully funded" here means the published coverage includes full tuition and a living allowance. Costs not listed above may not be covered.

Funding Details

Amount: EUR 10,000 per year

A stipend of EUR 10,000 for one year of full-time study, and a full fee waiver from the host institution for the year of the scholarship.

Application Deadline

Status
Closed Applications closed. Next application cycle has not been announced
Previous cycle
2026 call: deadline 12 March 2026 (5pm Irish time); outcome early June 2026.

Deadlines change every cycle. Always confirm the current dates on the official website.

How to Apply

University admission first: You need an offer (or an application) from an eligible university before, or as part of, the scholarship application.

Important: scholarship eligibility and university admission requirements may be different. Check both before applying.

Required Documents

  • Recommendation letters / references
  • University admission offer

The official application lists the exact documents for each cycle.

Selection Process

Institutions check applications for eligibility and shortlist them; an independent panel then assesses shortlisted applications for academic achievement, communication skills, extracurricular activities and the rationale for studying in Ireland.

Duration and Renewal

Duration: One year of full-time study

Renewal: Not renewable

Last verified: September 26, 2026

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