Location: Ireland
Program: Postgraduate Degrees (Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, PhD)
Eligibility: International Students (Non-EU/EEA, Non-Swiss, Non-UK)
Duration: 1 year
Deadline: March 12, 2026
JOIN OUR WHATSAPP GROUP & GET UPDATES ON SCHOLARSHIPS WORLDWIDE
The 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships (GOI-IES) are designed to support high-calibre international students who wish to pursue postgraduate studies at eligible Irish higher education institutions. Funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish universities and managed by the Higher Education Authority (HEA), the programme awards 60 scholarships each year to outstanding candidates at NFQ Levels 9 or 10 — covering Master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas, and PhDs. Through this initiative, the Government of Ireland continues its commitment to attracting global talent and building lasting international academic relationships.
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) is the Irish state agency responsible for the strategic development of the country’s higher education and research system. Ireland is home to a diverse range of world-class universities and institutes of technology, offering internationally recognised qualifications across a wide range of disciplines. With a strong reputation for research, innovation, and a welcoming academic culture, Ireland continues to be an increasingly popular destination for international postgraduate students.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This scholarship will provide the following to its recipients:
- A stipend of €10,000 for one year of full-time postgraduate study at NFQ Levels 9 or 10
- A full tuition fee waiver provided by the host higher education institution for the scholarship year
- Opportunity to study at a leading Irish university or higher education institution
- Access to Ireland’s high-quality postgraduate education and research environment
- Academic and professional development support through the host institution
The fund can be used by recipients to cover:
- Tuition Fees
- Accommodation
- Health Insurance
- Food
- Book and Research Materials
- Other benefits
Also Check:
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following:
- Must have a domiciliary of origin outside the EU/EEA, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom
- Must have a conditional or unconditional offer of admission to a Master’s, postgraduate diploma, or PhD programme at an eligible Irish higher education institution at the time of applying
- Must submit proof of admission alongside the GOI-IES application
- Must not have previously held a GOI-IES scholarship
- Russian and Belarusian nationals are not eligible to apply
- Only one application per candidate may be submitted in the 2026 cycle
- Applications must be submitted via the official 2026 GOI-IES online application portal before the deadline
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements
Also Check
LSHTM Fund Postgraduate Scholarship – at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Selection Criteria
Qualified students for the 2026 Government of Ireland International Education Scholarships will be selected based on a combination of outstanding academic achievement, excellent communication skills, active participation in extracurricular activities such as humanitarian work, politics, arts or sport, and a strong and clearly articulated rationale for pursuing postgraduate study in Ireland that demonstrates alignment with the applicant’s longer-term personal and professional goals.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application.
