The Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship (GOI-IES) programme supports high-calibre international students who wish to study at master’s or PhD level in Ireland. The programme is funded by the Government of Ireland in partnership with Irish higher education institutions and managed by the Higher Education Authority.
Under the initiative, 60 scholarships are awarded each year for one year of full-time study at master’s or PhD level. The programme is open to applicants studying in any field.
What’s included
A Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship consists of a stipend amounting to €10,000 for one year of full-time study at master’s or PhD level.
The awardees’ host higher education institutions are required to give a full fee waiver to the awardees for the year of their scholarship. Successful scholars will be expected to commence their studies in either September or October 2024.
Eligibility
In order to be eligible for a Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship:
How to Apply
Potential applicants should read the call documentation carefully to ascertain whether they are eligible to apply. An indicative version of the application form is provided for information purposes only. Applications must be submitted via the online portal. All applications require two references to be uploaded via the online portal.
It is recommended that candidates submit their applications well before the deadline, to avoid technical issues due to heavy server traffic on the respective day. Applications cannot be submitted once the deadline has passed. No alterations can be made to an application once it has been submitted.
Assessment Process
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
Applications will first be shared with the relevant higher education institutions, who will check them for eligibility and shortlist them based on alignment with institutional strategic objectives. The shortlisted applications will then be assessed by an independent panel of international assessors. Full details of the assessment process are available in the call document.
Key dates
Application deadline | 5pm (Irish time)13 March 2024 |
Call outcome | Late May or early June 2024 |
Contact
For information about the Government of Ireland International Education Scholarship programme, please consult the documents provided on this page, including the 2024 call document, FAQs and the indicative application form. If you cannot find the information you need in any of these documents, please feel free to email [email protected]
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